What is standard postage size?
To be eligible for mailing at the price for letters, a letter must be: Rectangular. At least 3½ inches high x 5 inches long x 0.007 inch thick. No more than 6⅛ inches high x 11½ inches long x ¼ inch thick.
Does envelope size matter for postage?
In general, the bigger your mailpiece, the more it will cost to mail. In First-Class Mail, postcards cost less than letters. Letter size mail costs less than flat-size mail. Letters cost less than large envelopes (flats).
How big of a letter can I send with one stamp?
one-ounce
Forever Stamps are ideal for mailing normal-sized, one-ounce letters within the United States. If you suspect that your letter may weigh more than one ounce, be sure to weigh it prior to affixing a Forever Stamp, as heavier letters will be returned due to lack of postage.
Is postage based on weight or size?
Postage price of the item is based on the actual weight or the calculated dimensional weight, whichever is greater. Dimensional weight may apply to: USPS Retail Ground (excluding Limited Overland Routes parcels)
What is the standard size of a first class envelope?
For a mailpiece to be eligible for First-Class Mail letter rates, it must be at least 3-1/2 inches by 5 inches by 0.007-inch thick, and no more than 6-1/8 inches by 11–1/2 inches by 1/4-inch thick. If the mailpiece falls within these dimensions, it is classified as a letter.
How do I know if an envelope needs extra postage?
Customers must affix additional postage when mailing letters weighing in excess of 1 ounce and/or letters subject to the nonmachinable surcharge or mailpieces subject to another rate of postage (e.g., large envelopes or packages).
How much does it cost to mail a small package?
Shipping Small Items: Available Shipping Solutions
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| USPS Priority Mail | $11.85 |
| USPS Parcel Select | $19.50 |
| USPS Small Flat Rate Box | $8.30 |
| UPS Surepost | $10.52 |
What is the maximum size of a postcard?
Standard postcard size is 4 by 6 inches, with 4 1/4 by 6 inches as the maximum size for postcard rate postage. Any size larger than 4 1/4 by 6 inches will be charged at letter rate.
What is the maximum size for a first class envelope?
Like first-class postcards, First-class letters must be rectangular, at least 3.5 inches high by 5 inches long and 0.007 inch thick, but no more than 6.125 by 11.5 inches by 0.25 inch. Maximum weight for a first-class letter is 3.5 oz.
What is the postage rate on a postcard?
The bulk rate for a postcard is 26.5 cents, with a minimum requirement of mailing 500 postcards. Bulk mail size requirements are the same as for First Class Mail.
What is the new postage rate for postcards?
U.S.P.S. Rate changes for 2020 2020 Postage Rates For First Class Mail Postcards. Postcard rates, which applies to individually mailed postcards 4.25″ x 6″ or smaller, will remain at 35 cents.The additional ounces charge remains the same at 15 cents for first class letters.