How to Calculate Postage With Royal Mail

Royal Mail is the official shipping service of the United Kingdom and is similar to the United States Postal Service in America. In order to calculate the amount of money that it will cost to ship a letter or package with Royal Mail, you will first need to determine the destination and weight of the letter or package being sent.

1. Perform an Internet search using the keywords "Royal Mail shipping rates."


2. Click on the link for the Royal Mail website that the search results produce. 


3. Determine the weight of the package that you plan to send using Royal Mail. You need to know the exact weight in grams to get an accurate shipping rate.


4. Click on the link labeled "Personal Customers" and wait for a drop-down menu to appear.


5. Click on "Price Finder" in the drop-down menu.


6. Fill in the required information such as the destination address of the package or letter you are sending along with weight of the item being shipped and the dimensions of the package.


7. Measure the package using a tape measure to determine the exact measurements of the package if you are unsure of the size.


8. Click on "Next" once you have entered in all of the required information and wait for a new screen to load showing you the available shipping options and corresponding prices.


9. Read through the provided information to determine the different rates and shipping options available based on the information that you provided on the previous screen.


10. Choose the best option for the parcel that you are sending based on the size and weight of the letter or package.


11. Visit the local Royal Mail office and ship the package. Let them know how you would like the letter or package shipped based on the information provided to you online.