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FIRST CLASS
  Letter Postcard
Single Piece (up to 1 oz.) $0.420 $0.270
  - Each add'l oz. $0.170 --
  - Letters over 3.5 oz, use flat-size rates    
     
Presorted (up to 1 oz.) $0.394 $0.242
  - Each add'l oz. $0.170 --
  - Letters over 3.5 oz, use flat-size rates    
Auto Mixed AADC (ADC for Flats) $0.369 $0.223
Auto AADC (ADC for Flats) $0.351 $0.213
Auto 3-Digit $0.346 $0.210
Auto 5-Digit $0.324 $0.199
  - Each add'l oz. $0.170  
  - Maximum weight for Auto Letters is 3.3 oz.    

 

STANDARD: LETTERS
For pieces 3.3 oz. (0.2063 lbs.) or less

LETTER (machinable) None BMC SCF
Presorted Mixed AADC $0.260 $0.227 --
Presorted AADC $0.258 $0.225 $0.216
Auto Mixed AADC $0.257 $0.224 --
Auto AADC $0.244 $0.211 $0.202
Auto 3-Digit $0.241 $0.208 $0.199
Auto 5-Digit $0.225 $0.192 $0.183

 

NONPROFIT: LETTERS
For pieces 3.3 oz. (0.2063 lbs.) or less

LETTER (machinable) None BMC SCF
Presorted Mixed AADC $0.162 $0.129 --
Presorted AADC $0.160 $0.127 $0.118
Auto Mixed AADC $0.159 $0.126 --
Auto AADC $0.146 $0.113 $0.104
Auto 3-Digit $0.143 $0.110 $0.101
Auto 5-Digit $0.127 $0.094 $0.085

 

Overview

  • Mail pieces are classified by shape and by the way they are prepared.
  • The Postal Service classifies letters and cards into one of three categories: machinable, nonmachinable, and automation.

Automation Letters and Cards

  • If your letter-size mail piece is machinable and displays the correct delivery point barcode or Intelligent barcode, you may qualify for lower, "automation" rates.
  • A letter or card qualifies for automation rates if it meets the specific addressing, barcoding, and design standards.

Maximum weight:

  • First-Class Mail automation letters: 3.5 ounces.
  • Periodicals automation letters: 3.3 ounces.
  • Standard Mail automation letters and Enhanced Carrier Route letters: 3.5 ounces.

Shape:

  • Rectangular. Aspect ratio: (length divided by height) 1.3 to 2.5.

Dimensions:

  • Minimum: 3-1/2 inches high, 5 inches long, and either 0.007 inch thick if not more than 4-1/4 inches and 6 inches long; or 0.009 inch thick if more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long, or both.
  • Maximum for First-Class Mail card rates: 4-1/4 inches high, 6 inches long, and 0.016 inch thick.
  • Maximum for letters and other cards: 6-1/8 inches high, 11-1/2 inches long, and 1/4 inch thick. Length is the dimension parallel to the address as read.

Download a printable PDF version of the postage rates here.

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