02 February 2026
7 trends you can’t ignore from the 2026 eCommerce Report
Explore online shopping trends from the Australia Post eCommerce Report, plus practical takeaways you can use to drive growth now
Learn about the Small Parcel Streaming Gauge: a simple way tomake sure your parcels get to the right facility for fast delivery.
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Video: The Australia Post logo sits at the top of a red screen. A blonde woman sits under the text, "eCommerce Jargon Busters: Small Parcel Streaming Gauge."
Audio: Woman: A Small Parcel Streaming Gauge. That's probably a typo. It's how you measure how much the small parcel is screaming.
Video: The woman grins, then reads from a card that has an Australia Post logo on the back. Later, the text she's reading is typed onto a red background.
Audio: Woman: A Small Parcel Streaming Gauge is a simple device businesses use to help separate small and large parcels. The parcels can then be sent to the correct processing facility, helping them to be delivered quickly.
Video: The woman shrugs.
Audio: Woman: That's good to know. I need one of those.
Video: Before a red background a microphone hovers over a stool. An Australia Post card lies on the stool. Text reads, “eCommerce Jargon Busters. [Jah-gawn bust-uhz] noun + plural noun." The Australia Post logo appears just above the stool.
What is parcel streaming?
Parcel streaming is often called processing – it’s the ways in which a parcel is sorted and processed through our delivery network.
What is a Small Parcel Streaming Gauge?
A Small Parcel Streaming Gauge is a simple device used to check the size of each parcel, making sure small parcels are separated from large parcels.
The gauge includes a hole the size of a small parcel, and any parcels that fit through this opening can be streamed (or processed) through the Small Parcel Processing and Delivery Stream.
Why use a Small Parcel Streaming Gauge?
The gauge is designed to help with parcel sortation, so parcels don’t exceed the maximum size dimensions for the service you’re using. Small and large parcels each need to be sent to the correct processing facility, so they can be delivered quickly and efficiently to your customers.
What happens if a small parcel goes to a large parcel facility?
If a small parcel goes to a large parcel facility, it then needs to be transported to the correct processing facility. This can lead to delivery delays.
How can you get a Small Parcel Streaming Gauge?
If you’d like to order a Small Parcel Streaming Gauge, contact your Account Manager or lodgement point.
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