When it comes to shipping parcels, selecting the right box size is crucial for ensuring your items arrive safely and cost-effectively. With FedEx’s wide array of shipping boxes, choosing the perfect fit for your shipment can be simplified.
Whether you’re sending documents, machine parts, or delicate items, FedEx offers a range of box sizes to accommodate various needs. Here’s everything you need to know about finding your ideal shipment size with FedEx’s Box Guide:
Why Choosing the Right Box Matters
Selecting the appropriate shipping box is essential for several reasons:
- Protecting Your Items: The right box size ensures that your items are adequately protected during transit, reducing the risk of damage.
- Optimizing Shipping Costs: Choosing a box that matches the size and weight of your shipment can help you avoid unnecessary shipping fees.
- Meeting Courier Requirements: Different courier services have size and weight restrictions, so selecting the right box ensures your shipment complies with these guidelines.
Types of FedEx Boxes
FedEx offers a variety of boxes tailored to different shipping needs:
- Small Box: Ideal for small documents, CDs, and file folders.
- Medium Box: Designed for large documents, binders, or books.
- Large Box: Suitable for machine parts, stacks of paper, and computer printouts.
- A4 Box: Perfect for shipping A-4 sized items internationally.
- Tube: Ideal for shipping rolled items like fabric samples, drawings, and posters.
- 10kg Box: Strong, double-walled box for cost-effective international shipping.
- 25kg Box: Designed for fixed-rate international shipping for heavier items.
Cost of FedEx Boxes
While FedEx-branded boxes are free for customers, specialized boxes may have associated costs. Here’s an overview of prices for select FedEx boxes:
- Bike Box: $15
- Heavy-Duty Double-Walled Box (24in x 24in x 18in): $10
- Heavy-Duty Double-Walled Box (28in x 28in x 28in): $15
- Golf Bag Box: $12
- Laptop Box with Kit: $15
- FedEx Tube: $7.50
- Golf Club Tube: $7.50
- Tablet Box: $10
- Guitar Box: $12
Standard Boxes Available In-Store at FedEx Office
Dimensions | Price for box only | Price with packing | Price for fragile packaging2 | Example of shippable item |
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8″ x 8″ x 8″ box | $1.75 | $5.49 | $13.49 | |
12″ x 3″ x 17-1/2″ box | $2.25 | N/A | N/A | |
12″ x 12″ x 18″ box | $3.75 | $10.49 | $17.99 | |
13″ x 9″ x 11″ box | $2.75 | $7.99 | $17.49 | |
16″ x 16″ x 16″ box | $4.29 | $13.49 | $21.39 | |
14″ x 14″ x 14″ box | $3.75 | $10.49 | $17.99 | |
20″ x 20″ x 20″ box | $6.29 | $17.99 | $26.99 | |
23″ x 17″ x 12″ box | $4.75 | $14.49 | $23.99 | |
12″ x 9″ x 6″ box | $2.00 | $6.99 | $14.49 | |
11″ x 11″ x 11″ box | $2.50 | $7.99 | $17.49 | |
17″ x 17″ x 7″ box | $3.25 | $11.49 | $19.99 | |
20″ x 20″ x 12″ box | $4.50 | $14.99 | $23.99 | |
22″ x 22″ x 22″ box | $7.00 | $18.99 | $27.99 | |
24″ x 24″ x 24″ heavy-duty double- walled box | $12.00 | $21.99 | $30.99 | |
28″ x 28″ x 28″ heavy-duty double-walled box | $15.00 | $26.99 | $34.99 | |
24″ x 24″ x 18″ heavy-duty double-walled box | $10.00 | $18.99 | $25.99 | |
18″ x 13″ x 11-3/4″ heavy-duty double-walled box | $7.00 | $12.49 | $19.49 |
Specialty Boxes Available In-Store at FedEx Office
Dimensions | Price for box only | Price with packing | Price for fragile packaging2 |
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Golf bag box 15″ x 15″ x 48″ | $14.00 | $26.99 | $31.99 |
Golf club tube 50″ x 9″ x 9″ | $7.50 | $16.49 | $23.99 |
Bike box 54″ x 8″ x 28″ | $16.00 | $25.49 | $31.99 |
Guitar box 20″ x 8″ x 50″ | $14.00 | $20.49 | $26.99 |
Two-piece telescoping box 10″ x 6″ x 57″ to 108″ | $10.00 | $18.99 | $23.99 |
Flat-panel TV box Small 38″ x 8″ x 26″ for TVs/monitors between 28-1/2″ x 1″ x 22″ – 33-1/2″ x 4″ x 22″Medium 46″ x 8″ x 30″ for TVs/monitors between 31-1/2″ x 1″ x 26″ – 41-1/2″ x 4″ x 26″Large 56″ x 8″ x 36″ for TVs/monitors between 46-1/2″ x 1″ x 32″ – 51-1/2″ x 4″ x 32″ | $15.00 $20.00 $28.00 | N/A N/A N/A | $101.99 $121.99 $141.99 |
Framed art box with Airfloat systemExtra small Fits frames up to 14″ x 19″ x 2″Small Fits frames up to 19″ x 24″ x 2″Medium Fits frames up to 25″ x 33″ x 4″Large Fits frames up to 40″ x 50″ x 3″ | $45.00 $65.00 $120.00 $260.00 | N/A N/A N/A N/A | $61.99 $81.99 $135.49 $281.49 |
Medium framed art box Fits frames up to 28’’ x 21’’ x 2-1/2’’ Large framed art box Fits frames up to 44″ x 32″ x 2-1/2″ | $16.00 $18.00 | N/A N/A | $22.49 $24.49 |
Small electronics box Fits electronics up to 6-1/4″ x 3-1/8″ x 1/2″ | $8.00 | N/A | $11.99 |
Laptop box with kit 21″ x 16″ x 5″ | $20.00 | N/A | $26.99 |
Tablet box Fits electronics up to 10-7/16″ x 7-1/2″ x 1″ | $10.00 | N/A | $13.99 |
Shipping Restrictions
It’s essential to be aware of FedEx’s size and weight restrictions when shipping large items:
- FedEx Express: Maximum size: 119in x 165in x 165in / Maximum weight: 150lbs.
- FedEx Express International: Maximum size: 108in x 130in x 130in / Maximum weight: 50lbs.
- FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery: Maximum size: 108in x 165in x 165in / Maximum weight: 05lbs.
Free FedEx Packing Supplies
Customers can order free FedEx boxes and packing supplies by creating a FedEx account. This includes envelopes, FedEx Packs, and a range of box sizes.
FAQs
#1 Do FedEx stores sell boxes?
Yes, or you can order online at FedEx.com; look for the free boxes.
#2 Does FedEx have insulated boxes?
Yes, FedEx offers refrigerated boxes that keep contents cold for up to five days.
#3 Can you reuse old FedEx boxes for shipping?
Yes, most old FedEx boxes can be reused as long as they’re in good condition.
By leveraging FedEx Express Delivery Tracking, you gain real-time visibility into the whereabouts of your packages, ensuring peace of mind and timely delivery.
Coupled with FedEx’s Box Guide, this comprehensive solution empowers you to make informed decisions about packaging, optimizing shipping costs and reducing the risk of damage during transit. From small documents to large machine parts, selecting the right box size is crucial for a successful shipping experience with FedEx.