The agency plans to round up any fraction of an inch for several of its services, part of a wave of changes set to impact package shippers on July 12.
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The agency plans to round up any fraction of an inch for several of its services, part of a wave of changes set to impact package shippers on July 12.
Published May 18, 2026
A postal carrier delivers mail on March 19, 2026, in Miami. The Postal Service said upcoming changes to its dimensional calculation methods will provide shippers "a more consistent experience," per a May 11 notice.
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