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NOTE: The price for a one ounce First-Class stamp increased from 42 cents to 44 cents on May 11, 2009.
U.S.P.S. rates for domestic mail
| U.S. postage rates for | Current |
| Standard First-Class Letter (1 ounce) * | 44¢ |
| Standard First-Class Letter (up to 2 ounces) * | 61¢ |
| Standard First-Class Letter (up to 3 ounces) * | 78¢ |
| Postcard | 28¢ |
* Shape-based pricing
The shape-based classification system has brought
significant and rather intricate changes to
sending many First-Class mailings. Postage rates
are now based not only on weight, but also on
the shape of First-Class Mail and parcels.
Mail that fails to meet any of the shape-based
pricing minimum or maximum dimension classifications
for standard mail are subject to additional surcharges.
NOTE: The cost to mail a standard post card or
standard First-Class letter sent to or from
Alaska or Hawaii is the same amount as those
sent to any other U.S. state.
U.S.P.S. shape-based pricing (maximum dimensions)
| Shaped-based category | Maximum length | Maximum height | Maximum thickness | Maximum weight |
| Postcards (postage is 28¢) | 6" | 4 1/4" | 0.016" |
| Letters * (44¢ for 1st ounce) | 11 1/2" | 6 1/8" | 1/4" | 3.5 ounces |
| Large envelopes (Manila, TyvekŪ and similar large, flat envelopes)** | 15" | 12" | 3/4" | 13 ounces |
* If your letter exceeds any of the above
letter dimensions it will be classified and priced as
a large envelope (flat). All First-Class Mail nonmachinable
letters are subject to a 20-cent nonmachinable surcharge.
** If your large envelope (Manila, Tyvek and other similar large, flat envelopes) exceeds any of the above large envelope dimensions it will be classified and priced as a package. Large envelopes must be flexible, rectangular and uniformly thick. A large envelope that exceeds 13 ounces is classified and priced as Priority Mail.
*** Postage for parcels is calculated at a rate of $1.22 for the first ounce and 17 cents for each additional ounce. Any package that exceeds 13 ounces is classified and priced as Priority Mail.
NOTE: Mail that has clasps, strings, buttons, or similar closure devices, or mail containing items such as pens, pencils, loose keys or coins that cause the thickness of the mailpiece to be uneven, may incur a nonmachinable surcharge. Items that are too rigid, too small, have excess corner radius, or irregular shapes, such as square envelopes, or tubes may also require additional postage.
U.S.P.S. shape-based pricing (minimum dimensions)
| Shaped-based category | Minimum length | Minimum height | Minimum thickness |
| Postcards (postage is 28¢) | 5" | 3 1/2" | 0.007" |
| Letters (44¢ for 1st ounce) | 5" | 3 1/2" | 0.007" |
| Large envelopes (Manila, TyvekŪ and similar large, flat envelopes) | 11 1/2" | 6 1/8" |
First-Class retail flats (Manila envelopes)
| Rates for Manila, Tyvek and similar large, flat envelopes | Current |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (1 ounce) | 88¢ |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 2 ounces) | $1.05 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 3 ounces) | $1.22 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 4 ounces) | $1.39 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 5 ounces) | $1.56 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 6 ounces) | $1.73 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 7 ounces) | $1.90 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 8 ounces) | $2.07 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 9 ounces) | $2.24 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 10 ounces) | $2.41 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 11 ounces) | $2.58 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 12 ounces) | $2.75 |
| First-Class Mail retail flat (up to 13 ounces) | $2.92 |
First-Class retail parcels
Rates for boxes and similar parcels
(For keys and ID devices, add an additional 72¢) | Current |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (1 ounce) | $1.22 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 2 ounces) | $1.39 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 3 ounces) | $1.56 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 4 ounces) | $1.73 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 5 ounces) | $1.90 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 6 ounces) | $2.07 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 7 ounces) | $2.24 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 8 ounces) | $2.41 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 9 ounces) | $2.58 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 10 ounces) | $2.75 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 11 ounces) | $2.92 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 12 ounces) | $3.09 |
| First-Class Mail retail parcels (up to 13 ounces) | $3.26 |
(Any package that exceeds 13 ounces is classified and priced as Priority Mail)
USPS Fees and Service Charges
| U.S. rates for | Current |
| Certified Mail | $2.80 |
| Restricted delivery (Fee, per item, in addition to postage and other fees) | $4.50 |
| Money Orders (up to $500) | $1.10 |
| Money Orders ($500.01 - $1,000.00) | $1.50 |
| Postal military money order (issued by military facilities) | 30¢ |
USPS Delivery Confirmation services
| U.S. rates for delivery confirmation | Current |
| First Class (Retail) | 80¢ |
| First Class (Electronic) | 19¢ |
| Priority Mail (Retail) | 70¢ |
| Priority Mail (Electronic) | 0.00 |
USPS Signature Confirmation services
| U.S. rates for signature confirmation | Current |
| First Class (parcels only) Retail | $2.35 |
| First Class (parcels only) Electronic | $1.95 |
| Priority Mail (Retail) | $2.35 |
| Priority Mail (Electronic) | $1.95 |
USPS Return Receipt rates
| Return Receipt (In conjunction with another service) | Current |
| Return Receipt requested at the time of mailing (receive by mail) | $2.30 |
| Return Receipt requested at the time of mailing (receive electronically) | $1.10 |
Return Receipt requested after mailing (USPS form 3811-A)
(receive via fax, mail or e-mail) | $4.60 |
USPS International Postage Rates
| International Postage Rates | Current |
| First-Class Mail International (Airmail Letter-post) to Canada (1 ounce) | 75¢ |
| First-Class Mail International (Airmail Letter-post) to Canada (2 ounces) | $1.00 |
| First-Class Mail International (Airmail Letter-post) to Canada (3 ounces) | $1.25 |
| Postcards to Canada | 75¢ |
| Postcards and Letters to Mexico (1 ounce) | 79¢ |
| First-Class Mail International to Mexico (2 ounces) | $1.34 |
| First-Class Mail International to Mexico (3 ounces) | $1.89 |
| Postcards and Letters to all other countries (1 ounce) | 98¢ |
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with the U.S. Postal Service, UPS, DHL, FedEx or
any other mail or parcel delivery company.
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Information on rate changes and postage increases can be found at
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