Can I ship a 15 oz package first class?
To qualify for First Class Mail, your envelope must be less than 13 ounces and not more than 15 inches long or more than 12 inches high or more than 3/4 inch thick; otherwise, you’ll use USPS First Class Package Service.
How much postage do I need for a 1.5 oz letter?
for postage purchased at the Post Office is NOT INCREASING in 2021, remaining at $0.55. Each additional ounce for First Class Mail will cost $0.20, a five cent increase from 2020.
What happens if a first class package is too heavy?
When a piece of First-Class Mail exceeds any one of the maximum measurements of a letter, it is classified and priced as a large envelope (flat). The $0.17 nonmachinable surcharge applies to all First-Class Mail letters weighing up to the maximum weight of 3.5 ounces, with one or more nonmachinable characteristics.
Is it OK to put too much postage on a letter?
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).
What happens if a letter weighs over 1 oz?
How many stamps do I need for 2 oz letter?
(most wedding invitations) domestically, you will need 78¢ worth of postage, or 1 2-ounce “forever” stamp. If you are mailing something bigger or heavier the rate continues to increase. For envelope that qualify as a standard letter, each additional ounce is an additional $0.20 (as of August 24, 2021).
What if USPS package is overweight?
Except for overweight items discovered and picked up at the same facility where they were entered, the overweight item fee of $100 will be assessed per item and must be paid before release of the item. The $100 overweight item fee may be paid by any authorized retail payment method.
How strict is USPS about weight?
Always round the weight up! Postal rates are premised on rounding up to the nearest ounce (for First Class) or nearest pound (for Priority and other mail classes). So if you have a package that weighs 3 lbs. 5 oz, it should be rated at 4 lbs.