Average mail envelope size
The average size of a mail envelope can vary depending on the type of mail and the country's postal regulations. However, here are some general guidelines on the average size of a mail envelope:
- Standard letter envelope: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, 6.125 inches (15.6 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Business envelope: 4.125 inches (10.5 cm) wide, 9.5 inches (24.1 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Large envelope: 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, 11 inches (27.9 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Extra Large envelope: 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, 12 inches (30.5 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
In the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has specific guidelines for envelope sizes:
- Standard letter envelope: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, 6.125 inches (15.6 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Large envelope: 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Extra Large envelope: 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, 12 inches (30.5 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
In Canada, the Canada Post has similar guidelines:
- Standard letter envelope: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide, 6.125 inches (15.6 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Large envelope: 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide, 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
- Extra Large envelope: 8 inches (20.3 cm) wide, 12 inches (30.5 cm) long, and 0.007 inch (0.18 mm) thick.
It's worth noting that these are general guidelines, and the actual size of a mail envelope may vary depending on the specific type of mail and the country's postal regulations.