DHL Paket 5 kg (Paket M)
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DHL Paket 5 kg, dimensions, protection, suitable boxes
In short, DHL Paket 5 kg is permitted up to 120 × 60 × 60 cm, shipment tracking and liability up to €500 are included. Important, the former name was DHL Paket M. The shipping class is now called DHL Paket 5 kg.
What DHL Paket 5 kg is suitable for
For medium weight contents that need documented shipping. Book parcels, shoe boxes, spare parts, small appliances. The combination of liability and tracking makes it the safer choice compared to an untracked small packet.
Dimensions and weight limits
- Maximum dimensions, 120 × 60 × 60 cm
- Maximum weight, 5 kg
- Girth, max. 300 cm
Stay within these limits, otherwise the shipment is assigned to the next higher class.
The right boxes for DHL Paket 5 kg
With the right box quality you avoid transport damage and unnecessary void fill. These variants have proven themselves.
- FEFCO 0201, single wall, around 3 millimetres, a good standard for compact contents such as books, textiles, household goods.
- FEFCO 0201, double wall, for more edge protection and stacking strength. Recommended for densely packed shipments, small appliances, metal parts.
- Auto bottom cartons for fast packing and flat closing bases. Saves time in daily operations.
- Wrap around, FEFCO 0427 for books and media. Variable height, good edge coverage.
Choosing sizes, select the internal dimension just above the product size plus two centimetres padding clearance on each side. Common choices, 400 × 300 × 200 mm for mixed goods, 350 × 250 × 150 mm for books and folders, 300 × 200 × 200 mm for small parts and accessories.
Cushioning and sealing, fill voids with paper cushioning, cover sensitive edges, prevent movement inside the box. Seal firmly over the seam with paper tape. For heavy point loads an extra corrugated insert helps distribute the load.
DHL Paket 5 kg or a small packet
Choose DHL Paket 5 kg when proof of delivery, liability and predictable delivery matter. A small packet is cheaper, however it has no liability and no tracking. For robust, low value contents a small packet can be sufficient. For everything else the parcel is the safer choice.
How to get the shipment ready
- Measure the product, plan padding clearance, choose the box format.
- Cushion the interior, distribute weight evenly, seal cleanly.
- Apply the shipping label, keep the posting receipt, track the shipment.
Frequently asked questions about DHL Paket 5 kg
- What dimensions apply to DHL Paket 5 kg
- Maximum 120 × 60 × 60 cm. The weight must not exceed 5 kg.
- Which box quality makes sense
- Single wall for standard contents. Double wall for higher edge loads, for example with small appliances or densely packed metal parts.
- Is liability included
- Yes, up to €500. Shipment tracking is also included.