Measuring a package in the PitneyShip Mobile App for iOS
You can use your device's camera to measure the dimensions of a package in the PitneyShip Mobile App.
Products affected: PitneyShip™ Mobile App
You can use your device's camera to measure the dimensions of a package in PitneyShip Mobile.
Note: This feature is only available for Apple/iOS and is coming soon to Android devices.
- Tap Ship.
- Tap My Packaging > Box.
- On the package size screen, tap Measure package.
- If prompted to allow PitneyShip Mobile access to your camera, allow it.
- Tap OK to close the instructions screen.
- Place the package on a flat surface in a well-lit area with a contrasting background.
- Point your device's camera at the package.
- First, measure the length:
- Point the target at one corner of the length edge and press and hold the camera shutter button.
- Move the target along the length edge to the other corner and release the shutter button.
- Next, measure the width:
- Point the target at one corner of the width edge and press and hold the shutter button.
- Move the target along the width edge to the other corner and release the shutter button.
- Finally, measure the height:
- Point the target at one corner of the height edge and press and hold the shutter button.
- Move the target along the height edge to the other corner and release the shutter button.
- Tap OK to accept the dimensions.
- Enter the weight and tap Continue.
- Complete the label as usual.
You can also access the Measure Package tool by selecting More > Measure Package.
UPDATED: May 18, 2022
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