U. S. Postal Service Rates
Effective May 12, 2008

First Class Mail—Retail
Weight
Not Over
(ounces)
Letters and
Cards1
Large
Envelopes2
Packages3 Explanations
1

2

3

3.5

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13
$0.42

  0.59

  0.76

   0.934
$0.83

  1.00

  1.17

  1.34

  1.34

  1.51

  1.68

  1.85

  2.02

  2.19

  2.36

  2.53

  2.70

  2.87
$1.17

  1.34

  1.51

  1.68

  1.68

  1.85

  2.02

  2.19

  2.36

  2.53

  2.70

  2.87

  3.04

  3.21
1 Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in DMM 101.1.2 are subject to the 20¢ nonmachinable surcharge.

2 Pieces that are rigid, nonrectangular, or not uniformly thick pay package prices.

3 For keys and identification devices, add 72¢.  If more than 13 ounces, see Priority Mail prices.

4 For weights over 3.5 ounces, see Large Envelope (flat) prices.

5 The card prices applies to each single or double postcard when originally mailed.  Reply half of double postcard must be designed for reply mail purposes only.
Postcard5 $0.27  
Regular Letters:

At Least: 5" x 3.5" x 0.0007" thick
At Most: 11.5" x 6.125" x 0.25" thick
    Large Envelopes:

At Most: 15" x 12" x 0.75" thick