whats the difference between a parcel and a package when shipping usps
Package (or thick envelope) A package is a parcel (or box) less than 84 inches when you add the length plus girth. Length is the longest side of a package. Girth is the distance around the 2 smaller sides of a package. A thick envelope is a large envelope exceeding 3/4 inch thickness.
exists and is an alternate of . USPS parcel post is a ground surface offered by the USPS, and is estimated to take from 2 - 9 days, or up to 14 postal business days. Priority mail takes priority over parcel post and first class mail, is usually sent by air, and can arrive in 2-3 days, with a maximum of 5 days.