Is my ground package oversized? How is this determined?
APS sells many large, long and odd shaped items. This information is provided to help you better understand how UPS and FedEx determine if a package is oversized and additional shipping charges that may be incurred. Please remember that measurements are after items are boxed with any necessary padding/filler. Examples of oversized items would include:
- Spinnaker poles
- Spars
- Track 48" or longer
- Tiller extensions 48" or longer
- Rolled sails
- Many tillers
- Tuff-Luffs
- Trailers and dollies
- Daggerboards/Centerboards
- Rudders
- Any high volume item or combination of items
Oversized shipments do not qualify for reduced rate shipping. Please visit our oversized shipping rates page to estimate actual shipping charges.
To determine package measurements:
Length + (2 x width) + (2 x height)
1. Measure the length of the package
(Round any
fraction to the nearest whole inch)
2. Determine girth:
Measure the width of the
package, round to the nearest whole inch and multiply by two.
Measure the height of the
package, round to the nearest whole inch and multiply by two.
3. Add all three of the measurements together
4. Weigh the package to obtain the actual weight.
5. Use the following table to determine if a package is oversized and
what type of service may be needed:
| Service | Package Measurements | Actual Package Weight | Billable Package Weight |
| Oversized 1 (OS1) | - Greater than 84" and not more than 108" | - Less than 30 pounds | - 30 pounds |
| Oversized 2 (OS2) | - Greater than 108" and not more than 130" | - Less than 70 pounds | - 70 pounds |
| Oversized 3 (OS3) | - Greater than 130" and not more than 165" | - Less than 90 pounds | - 90 pounds plus a $40 large package surcharge UPS |
| Extreme Length | - Greater than 165" | - Actual weight | - Requires a custom quote from DHL (UPS & FedEx will not accept these lengths) |
Please visit our oversized shipping rates page to estimate actual shipping charges.