Can i send a letter via priority mail
Yes, you can send a letter via Priority Mail, which is a fast and affordable way to send mail in the United States. Here are the details:
Priority Mail Requirements:
- Weight: Priority Mail is available for letters weighing up to 13 ounces (369 grams).
- Size: The maximum size for a Priority Mail letter is 12 inches (30.5 cm) long, 15 inches (38 cm) wide, and 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) thick.
- Content: Priority Mail letters can contain only written correspondence, not packages or other items.
Priority Mail Rates:
As of 2022, the rates for Priority Mail letters are as follows:
- 1 oz (28.35 grams): $7.50
- 2 oz (57 grams): $8.50
- 3 oz (85.05 grams): $9.50
- 4 oz (113.4 grams): $10.50
- 5 oz (141.75 grams): $11.50
- 6 oz (170.1 grams): $12.50
- 7 oz (198.45 grams): $13.50
- 8 oz (226.8 grams): $14.50
- 9 oz (255.15 grams): $15.50
- 10 oz (283.5 grams): $16.50
- 11 oz (311.85 grams): $17.50
- 12 oz (340.2 grams): $18.50
- 13 oz (368.55 grams): $19.50
Additional Services:
You can add additional services to your Priority Mail letter, such as:
- Tracking: $2.50
- Delivery Confirmation: $1.50
- Signature Confirmation: $3.50
- Insurance: up to $5,000 coverage for an additional fee
How to Send a Priority Mail Letter:
To send a Priority Mail letter, you can:
- Visit a post office and ask for a Priority Mail envelope.
- Fill out the address label and attach it to the envelope.
- Affix the correct postage.
- Hand the letter to a postal carrier or mail it at a post office.
Remember to check the USPS website for the most up-to-date rates and services.