Current first class mail rate
As of 2023, the current first-class mail rates in the United States are as follows:
Letters (1 oz)
- Domestic: $0.60
- International: $1.30 (to Canada), $1.20 (to Mexico), and $1.15 (to other countries)
Large Envelopes (1 oz)
- Domestic: $0.95
- International: $2.05 (to Canada), $1.95 (to Mexico), and $1.90 (to other countries)
Postcards
- Domestic: $0.40
- International: $1.20 (to Canada), $1.10 (to Mexico), and $1.05 (to other countries)
Additional Ounces
- Each additional ounce: $0.15 (domestic), $0.20 (international)
Special Services
- Certified Mail: $3.45 (domestic), $6.45 (international)
- Return Receipt: $1.45 (domestic), $2.45 (international)
- Priority Mail Express: $25.50 (domestic), $44.50 (international)
Please note that these rates are subject to change, and you should always check the official website of the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the most up-to-date information.