The Cutting Table · a checklist answer
How big are the shipping boxes, and how much does a cushion weigh?
Also asked as:What are the dimensions of the shipping package?How many pounds is one cushion?
Numbers first, since that's what the question wants. Two boxes, a few pounds, and one good reason to check your tape measure twice.
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A custom sofa set typically ships as two packages of about 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm) each, and a single 16 x 40 in (41 x 102 cm) velvet cushion weighs about 4.5 to 6.5 lb (2-3 kg). Package size changes with the order. Parcels travel by FedEx express or UPS, and since returns are expensive, confirm your sizes before you order.
Key facts
- A sofa set typically ships as 2 packages of about 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm).
- A 16 x 40 in (41 x 102 cm) velvet cushion weighs about 4.5 to 6.5 lb (2-3 kg).
- Package size depends on the order.
- Orders ship by FedEx express or UPS.
- With signature required, the courier contacts you; without it, the parcel is left at your door.
- Return shipping is expensive, so sizes should be double-checked before ordering.
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Before the boxes leave: a five-point delivery checklist
- Check every size against the frame itself; a second pass with the tape costs less than a return.
- Clear a spot by the door for two boxes of about 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm) if a sofa set is coming.
- Decide on signature required: with it, the courier contacts you first; without it, the parcel is left at your door.
- Expect a few pounds per cushion, not a crate: one 16 x 40 in velvet cushion is about 4.5 to 6.5 lb (2-3 kg).
- Plan for vacuum-packed roll packs that one or two people can carry up stairs and through narrow hallways.
What turns up on the doorstep, roughly
| Order | Packages | Size or weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa set | Typically 2 | About 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm) each |
| One 16 x 40 in velvet cushion | 1 | About 4.5 to 6.5 lb (2-3 kg) |
| Any other order | Depends on the order | Send your sizes and ask for an estimate |
Why the weight question is usually a return question
When someone asks what a cushion weighs, they're often really asking what it would cost to send back. Fair question. The answer is more than you'd like. Return shipping is expensive, so I'd rather you spend ten minutes with a tape measure than a week with a return label.
The cushion measurements Pattern takes length, depth and thickness in order. Measuring a bench? Keep the bench measuring Pattern open while you work.
When the boxes arrive, the foam comes squeezed flat in a roll pack. Give it room and a few days; the first 72 hours Pattern explains the rise.
One decision is yours before shipping day: do you want the courier to call first, or leave it at the door?
A 16 x 40 in velvet cushion ships at about 4.5 to 6.5 lb, and a whole sofa set typically fits in two boxes of about 24 x 20 in.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Which carrier do you ship with, and will they get in touch before delivery?
The workshop's answerFedEx express or UPS. Package size depends on the order, but a sofa set is typically two boxes of about 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm). With signature required the courier contacts you; without it, the parcel is left at your door.
- A common question
How heavy is one cushion? I'm trying to estimate return shipping.
The workshop's answerA 16 x 40 in (41 x 102 cm) velvet cushion weighs about 4.5 to 6.5 lb (2-3 kg). Returns are expensive, so the workshop suggests double-checking your sizes before you order.
- A common question
Will the courier bring the sofa to my door if I live up a few flights of stairs?
The workshop's answerYes, the courier brings it to your door, and the sofa arrives as vacuum-packed roll packs that one or two people can carry through narrow corridors and up stairs. If you're rarely home, choose signature required so the courier contacts you first.
Questions buyers ask next
Does a larger cushion order mean larger boxes?
Package size depends on the order. As a reference point, a whole sofa set typically travels as two packages of about 24 x 20 in (61 x 51 cm). For anything else, send your sizes with the question and ask for an estimate before delivery day.
Why does the cushion look so flat when it comes out of the box?
Cushions and sofas travel vacuum-packed in roll packs, which keeps the boxes small enough to carry. Once the plastic is off, give the foam time to recover; wait 3-4 days before taking any tape-measure readings.
What happens if nobody is home when the parcel arrives?
It depends on the signature setting. With signature required, the courier contacts you to arrange delivery; without it, the parcel is left at your door. If your porch is exposed or busy, signature required is the safer choice.
