![]() ![]() 1.2.3 Other CardsĪ card that does not meet the applicable standards in 1.2 must not bear the words “Postcard” or “Double Postcard.” 1.2.4 Paper or CardstockĪ card must be of uniform thickness and made of unfolded and uncreased paper or cardstock of approximately the quality and weight of a stamped card (i.e., a card available from the USPS). The maximum weight for Presorted First-Class Mail machinable postcards is 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound). Exception: Mailers may use an 11-inch by 8.5-inch sheet to create four identical-size postcards (5.5 inches ÷ 4.25 inches = 1.294 aspect ratio).ġ.2.2 Weight Standard for Machinable Postcard Within an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of 1.3 to 2.5, inclusive (see 3.7).Card-size pieces meeting the standards in 1.2.1 may have finished corners that do not exceed a radius of 0.125 inch (1/8 inch). Rectangular, with four square corners and parallel opposite sides.Not more than 6 inches high, or more than 9 inches long, or greater than 0.016 inch thick for each postcard.Not more than 4-1/4 inches high, or more than 6 inches long, or greater than 0.016 inch thick for each stamped card or each half of a double-stamped card or double postcard.(Postcards not meeting the minimum of 0.009 inches thick are nonmachinable letters under 2.1.) Cards more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long, or both, must be a minimum of 0.009 inch thick. Not less than 3-1/2 inches high, 5 inches long, and 0.007 inch thick.1.2 Physical Standards for Cards Claimed at Card Prices 1.2.1 Dimensional Standards for CardsĮach stamped card or postcard or each half of a double stamped card or postcard claimed at a card price must be: 1.1.3 All Machinable LettersĪll machinable letters must meet the additional standards for automation-compatible letters in 3.0. The maximum weight for USPS Marketing Mail machinable letters is 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound). The maximum weight for Presorted First-Class Mail machinable letters is 3.5 ounces (0.2188 pound). Subject to additional dimensional restrictions in 3.0, depending on mailpiece design.Įxhibit 1.1.1 Maximum Corner Radius for Letter-Size, Card-Type and Flat-Size Mailpiecesġ.1.2 Weight Standards for Machinable Letters.Within an aspect ratio (length divided by height) of 1.3 to 2.5, inclusive.Letter-size, card-type mailpieces made of cardstock may have finished corners that do not exceed a radius of 0.125 inch (1/8 inch) unless prepared as Customized Market Mail under 243.9.0. Not more than 11-1/2 inches long, or more than 6-1/8 inches high, or greater than 1/4-inch thick.For pieces more than 4-1/4 inches high or 6 inches long, or both, the minimum thickness is 0.009.(Pieces not meeting the 0.009 thickness are nonmachinable letters under 2.1.) Not less than 5 inches long, 3-1/2 inches high, and 0.007-inch thick.USPS Marketing Mail Eligibility Decision TreeĢ00 Commercial Letters, Cards, Flats, and Parcels 201 Physical Standardsġ.0 Physical Standards for Machinable Letters and CardsĢ.0 Physical Standards for Nonmachinable Lettersģ.0 Physical Standards for Machinable and Automation Letters and Cardsĥ.0 Physical Standards for Nonautomation FlatsĦ.0 Physical Standards for Automation FlatsĨ.0 Additional Physical Standards by Class of Mailĩ.0 Customized MarketMail 1.0 Physical Standards for Machinable Letters and Cards 1.1 Physical Standards for Machinable Letters 1.1.1 Dimensional Standards for Letters.Designing Letter and Reply Mail (PUB 25).For example, if 1,000 pieces wereĪll addressed for delivery to one ZIP Code, they would get a better price than 1,000 pieces addressed for delivery nationwide. Within each class of mail, there also are minimum quantities to qualify for a particular price, depending on how finely your mail is sorted. ![]() Presorted and Carrier Route Bound Printed Matter: 300 pieces. USPS Retail Ground, Library Mail, and Media Mail: no minimum.įor destination entry Parcel Select: 50 piece minimum per mailing, 50 pieces or 50 pounds for Parcel Select Ground. USPS Marketing Mail: 200 pieces OR 50 pounds. Number of pieces in each sortation may qualify your mail for even lower prices.įor stamped or metered single-piece (full price)įor permit imprint single-piece (full-price) USPS Marketing Mail Eligibility Decision TreeĪll commercial postage categories have minimum quantities of mail that must be met. ![]() ![]()
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