Character Limits for Labels | Overview
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.
Special characters, such as ñ é í ó ú ü ¿ ¡, cannot be used. These characters will need to be removed and replaced with the Roman alphabet (a, b, c, d, etc.)
To allow for additional space, we recommend abbreviating when you can. Using Google Translate can be a great tool in factoring what changes can be made.
Each carrier has their own character limits. This article covers carrier limits for:
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USPS
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UPS
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FedEx
Ship From - USPS Character Limits
Field |
Maximum Character Count |
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Name (First and Last combined) |
46 |
Company name |
46 |
Address line 1 |
46 |
Address line 2 |
46 |
City |
50 |
State |
50 |
Ship To - Domestic - USPS Character Limits
Field |
Maximum Character Count |
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Name (First and Last combined) |
47 |
Company Name |
47 |
Address line 1 (Format w/ order number) |
44 |
Address line 2 (Format w/ other label option. Learn how to customize the label.) |
42 |
City |
50 |
State |
50 |
SKU (on List Order Items Labels) |
100 |
Ship To - International - USPS Character Limits
Field |
Maximum Character Count |
---|---|
Name (Only first and last name) |
34 |
Name (Combined first, last and company name) |
33 |
Address line 1 ( PS Form 2976) |
47 |
Address line 1 (PS Form 2976-A, PS Form 2976-B) |
27 |
Address line 2 (PS Form 2976) |
47 |
Address line 2 (PS Form 2976-A, PS Form 2976-B) |
27 |
City |
27 |
Province |
27 |
The product description on customs form* |
50 |
SKU (on USPS shipment labels generated by Stamps.com) |
20 |
Note
In the case of long descriptions, the information may appear truncated. However, as long as character count is within max limits, USPS is receiving the full product description.
Tips for Abbreviating USPS Shipping Addresses
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 |
Ship From - FedEx Character Limits
Field |
Maximum Character Count |
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Name (first and last combined) |
35 |
Company name |
30 |
Address Line 1 |
30 |
Address Line |
30 |
City |
30 |
State |
30 |
Ship To - Domestic - FedEx Character Limits
Field |
Maximum Character Count |
---|---|
Name (first and last combined) |
35 |
Company name |
30 |
Address Line 1 |
30 |
Address Line 2 |
30 |
City |
30 |
State |
30 |
Order number |
40 |
Phone number |
15 |
Ship To - International - FedEx Character Limits
Field |
Maximum Character Count |
---|---|
Name (First and Last combined) |
35 |
Company name |
35 |
Address line 1 |
35 |
Address line 2 |
35 |
City |
35 |
Province |
35 |
Product description on the customs form |
35 |
Phone number |
15 |
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