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 more) | 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) | 35 | |
| Company name | 35 | |
| 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 | |
* 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 rebuy it. When you re-buy, 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 |
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