How much does it cost to post a coat?
UK postage prices for a coat, compared across Royal Mail, Evri and InPost.
The cheapest way to post a coat is Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop for £2.62.
Based on a typical packed size of 44 × 34 × 12cm and weight of 1.6kg (Royal Mail size: Small Parcel).
Check your exact size & weightAll options for a coat
| Service | Speed | Tracked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop Drop at a ParcelShop; recipient collects from their chosen shop | Usually 2-4 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £2.62 |
| InPost Locker to locker - Medium (B) Drop in any InPost locker 24/7 - no printer needed | Usually 1-3 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £3.49 approx. |
| Evri Small parcel Book online, drop at an Evri ParcelShop or locker | Usually 2-3 working days | Yes | £3.52 |
| InPost Locker to locker - Large (C) Drop in any InPost locker 24/7 - no printer needed | Usually 1-3 working days (recipient collects) | Yes | £3.99 approx. |
| Royal Mail Tracked 48 (bought online) Print label online, drop at Post Office, postbox or collection | Aims for 2-3 working days | Yes | £4.25 approx. |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Small Parcel Post Office counter or stamps | Aims for 2-3 working days | No | £4.60 |
| Evri Standard parcel Book online, drop at an Evri ParcelShop or locker | Usually 2-3 working days | Yes | £4.79 approx. |
| Royal Mail Tracked 24 (bought online) Print label online, drop at Post Office, postbox or collection | Aims for next working day | Yes | £5.45 approx. |
| Royal Mail 1st Class Small Parcel Post Office counter or stamps | Aims for next working day | No | £5.90 |
| Royal Mail 2nd Class Medium Parcel Post Office counter | Aims for 2-3 working days | No | £7.50 |
Prices from 5 October 2026, last checked 1 October 2026. Prices marked approx. are our best estimate – confirm with the carrier before paying.
Royal Mail or a courier?
The cheapest Royal Mail option is Tracked 48 (bought online) at £4.25, and the cheapest courier is Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop at £2.62 – so for a coat, a courier is cheaper by £1.63. Royal Mail delivers to the door and you can hand it in at any Post Office; courier drop-off services are often cheaper but may need the recipient to collect from a shop or locker.
How to pack a coat for posting
- Empty the pockets and do up the zips and buttons.
- Fold the sleeves in, then roll the coat tightly from the bottom up.
- Use a large mailing bag or a vacuum bag to get it under 16cm deep.
- Weigh it - winter coats are often 1.2-2kg, so it's close to the Small Parcel limit.
Common mistake: A coat that's 2.1kg or 17cm deep becomes a Medium Parcel with Royal Mail - nearly double the price. Weigh and measure, or compare couriers, which charge by weight band instead.
Good to know
Heavy wool coats and parkas often weigh more than 2kg. For these, drop-off couriers are usually much cheaper than Royal Mail.
What if yours is heavier?
Weight changes the price, so here is the cheapest option at the same size but heavier weights.
| Packed weight | Cheapest | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6kg | £2.62 | Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop |
| 2.4kg | £2.62 | Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop |
| 3.2kg | £2.62 | Evri ParcelShop to ParcelShop |