What are the character limits for USPS labels?

To ensure all of the information you need gets printed on your label, make sure you understand the character limits for each carrier's label.

Ship From:

Field	Maximum character count
Name (First and Last combined)	46
Company name	46
Address line 1	46
Address line 2	46
City	50
State	50

Ship To (Domestic):

Field		Maximum character count
Name (First and Last combined)		47
Company name		47
Address line 1 & Address line 2	Format w/ order number	44
	Format w/ other label option Learn how to customize label.	42
City		50
State		50
SKU (on List Order Items labels)		100

* NOTE: The 'Order Number' label option is the default label option and the 'List Order Items (SKU)', 'List Order Items (Item Name)', and 'Carrier Note' are the non-default label options. Learn more.

Ship To (International):

Field		Maximum character count
Name (First and Last combined)		34
Company name		34
Address line 1	PS Form 2976	47
	PS Form 2976-A PS Form 2976-B	27
Address line 2	PS Form 2976	47
	PS Form 2976-A PS Form 2976-B	27
City		27
Province		27
Product description on customs form *		50
SKU (on USPS shipment labels generated by Stamps.com)		20
Hong Kong: Name and Company Name (combined)		34

* NOTE: in the case of longer descriptions, the information may appear truncated. However, as long as character count is within max limits, USPS is receiving the full product description.

Tips:

Keep in mind that not all characters have the same "width". There are instances where the to/from address is cut off, even though the address fits within the character requirements. In these instances, please cancel the label, and repurchase it. When you repurchase, make sure to abbreviate the field wherever possible.

If you are having trouble meeting the character requirements, we recommend you abbreviate where possible. Here are some suggested abbreviations:

N	North	Rd	Road
S	South	St	Street
E	East	Ct	Court
W	West	Ln	Lane

How to: Cancel a label for a refund
How to: Create a unique duplicate label
How to: Reprint an identical label for free
What is the difference between duplicating and reprinting a label?
How to: Print a shipping label

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