When creating a USPS label, you may run into character limits, meaning the address is too long. See this quick reference guide to help with this problem.
To view the character limits for UPS labels, see this support article.
Ship From
| Field | Maximum Character Count |
|---|---|
| Name (First and Last) | 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) | 47 |
| Company Name | 47 |
| Address Line 1 | 47 |
| Address Line 2 | 47 |
| City | 50 |
| State | 50 |
Ship To: (International)
| Field | Maximum Character Count |
|---|---|
| Name (First and Last) | 47 |
| Company Name | 47 |
| Address Line 1 | 47 |
| Address Line 2 | 47 |
| City | 50 |
| Province | 50 |
| Product Description on Customs Form | 50 |
Note: 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. If there are too many characters in the field, an error will display. In these instances, abbreviate the field wherever possible.
Here are some suggestions for abbreviations:
N – North
S – South
E – East
W – West
Rd – Road
St – Street
Ln – Lane
Ct – Court
Ste – Suite
Apt – Apartment
PO – Post Office (PO Box)