The table below gives weights for common items. For an accurate price you'll need to weigh your item at a Post Office®.
| Item | Average weight |
|---|---|
| Letter or greeting card | 30g |
| Standard DL envelope with 4 sheets of A4 | 44g |
| Compact disc in bubble envelope | 130g |
| A4 envelope with 20 sheets of A4 | 160g |
| Mobile phone in bubble envelope | 180g |
| DVD in bubble envelope | 190g |
| Video cassette in bubble envelope | 295g |
| 400 page paperback book in bubble envelope | 310g |
| Pair of jeans | 500g |
| Glossy magazine in bubble envelope | 585g |
| Pair of trainers | 1kg |