How to Pack

When you're ready to ship, we'll show you how to pack your shipments — including the shipping supplies you'll need and how to properly pack your items for transport. Or save yourself some time and have FedEx Office pack and ship it for you.

Let Us Pack It for You

We understand. You have a busy schedule. If you don't have the time, materials or expertise to pack your own shipments, we can do it for you. Take advantage of the packing experts at FedEx Office® Print and Ship Centers. Find a location.

Pack & Ship at FedEx Office

Short on time, or don't have the supplies needed to pack your shipment? Then leave the packaging to us. Just visit your local FedEx Office® Print and Ship Center, and give us your item and shipping information. Our experienced staff will pack your shipment for you — virtually all shapes and sizes, from fragile items like glassware to laptops and other electronics that require custom packing solutions.

Plus, FedEx Office gives you direct access to a wide range of FedEx Express® and FedEx Ground® services, so you have peace of mind knowing your packages will arrive safely and on time.
  • Standard and fragile packing. Let our pros determine the right packaging for your needs. We offer an assortment of packing services, envelopes, boxes and cushioning material to protect items in transit. Or bring in your item already packed and we'll confirm it's properly protected.

  • Custom packing. Sometimes an item won't fit in a standard box. Our staff can customize a box on-site to meet your needs, even for large or odd-shaped items.
  • High-tech packing. Trust FedEx to pack your technology. We have boxes specially designed to protect your laptop, cell phone, MP3 player or other wireless handheld device. The FedEx Laptop Box and FedEx Small Electronics Box are available for purchase at all FedEx Office locations.
FedEx Office locations open early and remain open late to accommodate your busy schedule. And with more than 1,900 locations, you're never far from a FedEx Office. For more details on our services, including pricing information, find a location near you today.

Ask Our Pros

FedEx Packaging Services offers our customers a variety of design, testing and engineering information services that can improve packaging strategies, including on-site support from our nationwide team of field packaging engineers. For details, download our guide: FedEx Packaging Services (826 Kb PDF).

For more information about package testing, contact FedEx Packaging Services by e-mail at packagingservices@fedex.com or by phone at 1.800.633.7019. Contact a FedEx field packaging engineer at pkgfield@corp.ds.fedex.com or request a referral from your FedEx account executive.

FedEx Procedures for Testing Packaged Products

In a lab environment, our packaging testing team eliminates the guesswork by conducting package performance tests for your FedEx® shipments. For more information on the testing procedures, download our guides:

Testing Packaged Products Weighing Up to 150 Lbs. (2.20 Mb PDF)
Testing Packaged Products Weighing More Than 150 Lbs. (2.46 Mb PDF)

Apply for Package-Sample Testing

When you're ready to submit package samples for testing, download and complete the FedEx Packaging Test Application (321 Kb PDF). Please note that federal, legal and regulatory requirements prevent us from returning certain commodities, including wine and alcohol shipments.

Apply for Package-Design Assistance

If you would like to request package-design assistance, download and complete the FedEx Packaging Design Application (82 Kb PDF). For detailed instructions about submitting your packaging for testing or design recommendations, you may also contact your FedEx account executive.

Get Packaging & Supplies

We understand. You need easy access to shipping supplies. FedEx offers packaging for sale at FedEx Office and FedEx World Service Center® locations. Plus, you can pick up free FedEx Express® packaging, or order it online or by calling 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339. Find a FedEx location.

Purchase Packaging & Packing Materials

You'll find a wide variety of shipping supplies available for purchase at FedEx Office and FedEx World Service Center locations, including boxes, envelopes and tape. Plus, we have solutions for specialty items such as electronics, including our durable laptop box and small electronics box for cell phones, MP3 players and other small devices.

Other packaging options may be available in addition to those shown below. Availability varies by location. For complete information, including price, contact your local FedEx Office® Print and Ship Center. Or find a FedEx World Service Center in your area.

Square Boxes Rectangular & Flat Boxes Packing Supplies Mailing Supplies
8" x 8" x 8"
 12" x 9" x 6"
 Air-cellular cushioning
(5/16", 12" x 15")		 Assorted padded
mailers and envelopes
11" x 11" x 11"
 12" x 12" x 18" Packaging tape Mailing labels
14" x 14" x 14" 13" x 9" x 11" Peanuts  
16" x 16" x 16" 17" x 17" x 7" Tubes  
20" x 20" x 20" 18" x 12" x 3" Medium and large luggage bags
(plastic overwrap for luggage)
24" x 24" x 24"
(double-walled)		 20" x 20" x 12"  
23" x 17" x 12"  
15" x 15" x 48"
(double-walled, suitable for golf-club bags)		  

Specialty Boxes  
Laptop box
(19-7/8" x 15-7/8" x 4-13/16")


 Mini laptop box
(15" x 14" x 3-1/2")
Small electronics box
(8-15/16" x 5-15/16" x 3-1/8")



 Tube box
(50" x 6" x 6")
Large framed art box
(49-3/8" x 4-3/4" x 36-11/16")



 Medium framed art box
(33-3/4" x 4" x 28")
Heavy materials box (18" x 13" x 11-3/4";
double-walled, suitable for overbox use)



 Golf-bag box
(15" x 15" x 48")

Pick Up Free Supplies to Ship via FedEx Express

FedEx Express offers a range of packaging options for all your time-sensitive shipments. Browse your options and order online. Or call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 and say "order shipping supplies."

These packaging options are for FedEx Express shipments only. Any other use is prohibited.

To confirm which FedEx Express packaging options are available with the delivery service you choose, refer to the FedEx Express Packaging Acceptance Quick Reference chart. Information is provided for both U.S. and international (U.S. export) delivery services.

Your Shipping Need Our Solution
Packaging for standard-size and legal-size documents


For use with all FedEx Express® services. Learn more.

FedEx envelopes now ship more sustainably. Learn more about FedEx carbon-neutral envelope shipping.		 FedEx® Envelope (pouch)

FedEx Envelope (no pouch)

FedEx Envelope (window)
  • Inside dimensions: 9-1/2" x 12-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 1.5 oz.
  • Weight limit: 8 oz. (heavier contents rated at next whole pound)
  • FedEx Envelope (no pouch): Use with peel-and-stick airbills or any FedEx Ship Manager® label
  • FedEx Envelope (window): Ask your FedEx account executive about this special envelope
Legal Size Reusable FedEx® Envelope
  • Inside dimensions: 9-1/2" x 15-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 2 oz.
  • Weight limit: 8 oz. (heavier contents rated at next whole pound)
  • Designed so it can be used twice
Order online.
Tear- and water-resistant packaging


For use with all FedEx Express services. Learn more.		 FedEx Small Pak made from polyethylene
  • Easy-open tear strip
  • Inside dimensions: 10-1/4" x 12-3/4"
  • Weight when empty: 0.63 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
FedEx Large Pak made from polyethylene
  • Easy-open tear strip
  • Inside dimensions: 12" x 15-/12"
  • Weight when empty: 1 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
FedEx Small Pak
  • Inside dimensions: 10-1/4" x 12-3/4"
  • Weight when empty: 0.63 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
FedEx Large Pak
  • Inside dimensions: 12" x 15-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 1 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
FedEx® Padded Pak
  • Inside dimensions: 11-3/4" x 14-3/4"
  • Weight when empty: 1 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
FedEx® Reusable Sturdy Pak
  • Inside dimensions: 10" x 14-1/2", expands up to 1-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 2.9 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
  • Designed so it can be used twice
Order online.
Boxes in a variety of sizes


For use with all FedEx Express services except FedEx Express Saver®. Learn more.		 FedEx® Small Box
  • Inside dimensions: 12-1/4" x 10-7/8" x 1-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 4.5 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
  • For catalogs, file folders, videotapes and CDs
FedEx® Medium Box
  • Inside dimensions: 13-1/4" x 11-1/2" x 2-3/8"
  • Weight when empty: 6.5 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
  • For binders, books and heavy documents
FedEx® Large Box
  • Inside dimensions: 17-7/8" x 12-3/8" x 3"
  • Weight when empty: 14.5 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
  • For side-by-side paper stacks, small parts and reports
Order online.
Packaging for plans, posters, fabric rolls, charts or blueprints


For use with all FedEx Express services except FedEx Express Saver®. Learn more.		 FedEx® Tube
  • Inside dimensions: 38" x 6" x 6" x 6"
  • For dimensional weight calculation: 38" x 6" x 5"
  • Weight when empty: 16 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
Order online.
Boxes for cost-effective international shipping


For use with FedEx International Priority®.		 FedEx® 10kg Box and FedEx® 25kg Box
For a flat rate, you can ship these double-walled boxes to more than 220 countries and territories via FedEx International Priority®. They're available at FedEx Office locations and many other staffed FedEx shipping locations.

FedEx 10kg Box
  • Inside dimensions: 15-13/16" x 12-15/16" x 10-3/16"
  • Weight when empty: 31 oz.
  • Weight limit: 22 lbs. (to qualify for the flat rate, weight cannot exceed 22 lbs.
FedEx 25kg Box
  • Inside dimensions: 21-9/16" x 16-9/16" x 13-3/16"
  • Weight when empty: 57 oz.
  • Weight limit: 56 lbs. (to qualify for the flat rate, weight cannot exceed 56 lbs.
Available at FedEx Office and FedEx World Service Center locations.
Packaging to ship noninfectious specimens


For use with all FedEx Express services. Learn more.		 FedEx® Clinical Pak
Use this plastic overwrap for noninfectious clinical samples after they are inserted into a sturdy inner container. Properly packaged clinical-sample shipments smaller than 7" x 4" x 2" must be shipped in the FedEx Clinical Pak overwrap.
  • Inside dimensions: 18" x 13-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 1.2 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
Order online.
Packaging for Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373) specimens


For use with all FedEx Express services. Learn more.		 FedEx® UN 3373 Pak
Use this plastic overwrap for specimens containing or suspected of containing infectious substances meeting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) definition of Biological Substance, Category B (UN 3373). Properly packaged shipments smaller than 7" x 4" x 2" must be shipped in the FedEx UN 3373 Pak overwrap.
  • Inside dimensions: 18" x 13-1/2"
  • Weight when empty: 1.2 oz.
  • Weight limit: 20 lbs.
  • Download our How to Pack brochure for guidelines on packaging UN 3373 shipments.
Order by calling 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339.
Packaging for added protection


For use with most FedEx Express® services. Learn more.		 FedEx Box With Safe Insert
  • Reinforced aluminum box in two sizes to fit securely inside the FedEx® Medium Box and the FedEx® Large Box
  • Equipped with a combination lock or key lock (only shipper and recipient have access)
  • Provides added safety, security, and strength for high-value items
  • Inside dimensions (large): 17-7/8" x 12-3/8" x 3"
  • Weight when empty (large): 5.3 lbs. (including FedEx Large Box)
  • Inside dimensions (medium): 13-1/4" x 11-1/2" x 2-3/8"
  • Weight when empty (medium): 4.2 lbs. (including FedEx
    Medium Box)

Order and pay for this packaging option directly from the manufacturer, Magnetic Products, by calling them at 1.248.887.5600.
We also have FedEx Express airbills for U.S. shipments and FedEx Express air waybills for international shipments.


Environmental Information
  • The FedEx Envelope and Legal Size Reusable FedEx Envelope are made from 100 percent recycled paperboard, and most FedEx paks contain 45 percent recycled content.
  • The FedEx Small Box, FedEx Medium Box, and FedEx Large Box contain a minimum of 30 percent recycled content. The FedEx 10kg Box and FedEx 25kg Box contain a minimum of 40 percent recycled content.
  • The corrugated boxes sold at many FedEx shipping locations contain a minimum of 20 percent recycled content.

Pack Like a Pro

We understand. You want to get your shipment safely to its destination in the same condition it was sent. You can do your part by reviewing our tips on how to pack and following our detailed packaging guidelines. If you need help packaging your shipment or want to purchase supplies, stop by your local FedEx Office® Print and Ship Center. Find a location.

To see a pro demonstrate the basics of proper packaging, watch our video.1

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Follow the Basics

    1. Cushioning
Choose cushioning of appropriate density and thickness and use enough to fill all void spaces in your shipping container.
     3. Sealing
Apply at least three strips of packing tape (no duct or masking tape) to the top and bottom sides of the container using the H taping method.
             
    2. Boxing
Select an appropriate container that is large enough to accommodate the proper thickness of cushioning material.
       4. Labeling
Place the shipping label with the recipient's full address on the most visible side of the container away from any folds or seams.

Get the Guides

From general guidelines for packing day-to-day shipments to specific guidelines for shipping specialty items, the guide you need is just a click away

1NOTICE: This video is provided to FedEx customers to help reduce loss or damage due to improper packaging. It is NOT intended to be a comprehensive guide for packaging items we accept for transit. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding this information. Proper packaging is the sole responsibility of the shipper. For more information and additional guidelines, refer to the packaging information provided on this page, e-mail packagingservices@fedex.com or contact FedEx Packaging Services at 1.800.633.7019. Refer to the current FedEx Service Guide for terms, conditions and limitations applicable to FedEx® delivery services.