Envelope dimensions for mailing
The standard dimensions for envelopes used for mailing vary depending on the type of mail and the destination. Here are some common envelope dimensions used for mailing:
Letter Envelopes
- Standard letter envelope: 3.5 inches (89 mm) wide x 6.125 inches (156 mm) long
- Large letter envelope: 4.5 inches (114 mm) wide x 6.125 inches (156 mm) long
- Extra large letter envelope: 5.5 inches (140 mm) wide x 6.125 inches (156 mm) long
Flat Envelopes
- Small flat envelope: 6 inches (152 mm) wide x 9 inches (229 mm) long
- Medium flat envelope: 9 inches (229 mm) wide x 12 inches (305 mm) long
- Large flat envelope: 12 inches (305 mm) wide x 15 inches (381 mm) long
- Extra large flat envelope: 15 inches (381 mm) wide x 18 inches (457 mm) long
Priority Mail Envelopes
- Small Priority Mail envelope: 6 inches (152 mm) wide x 9 inches (229 mm) long
- Medium Priority Mail envelope: 9 inches (229 mm) wide x 12 inches (305 mm) long
- Large Priority Mail envelope: 12 inches (305 mm) wide x 15 inches (381 mm) long
International Envelopes
- Small international envelope: 6 inches (152 mm) wide x 9 inches (229 mm) long
- Medium international envelope: 9 inches (229 mm) wide x 12 inches (305 mm) long
- Large international envelope: 12 inches (305 mm) wide x 15 inches (381 mm) long
Specialty Envelopes
- Catalog envelope: 6 inches (152 mm) wide x 9 inches (229 mm) long
- Booklet envelope: 6 inches (152 mm) wide x 9 inches (229 mm) long
- Folder envelope: 9 inches (229 mm) wide x 12 inches (305 mm) long
Please note that these are general guidelines and the actual dimensions may vary depending on the specific requirements of the mail service and the destination. It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or the mail service's website for specific guidelines on envelope dimensions and requirements.