First class mail rates 2012

According to the United States Postal Service (USPS), the first-class mail rates for 2012 were as follows:

Letters (1 oz.)

• Domestic: $0.45
• International: $0.85

Large Envelopes (1 oz.)

• Domestic: $0.88
• International: $1.15

Postcards

• Domestic: $0.35
• International: $0.85

Letters (additional ounces)

• Domestic: $0.17 per ounce (after the first ounce)
• International: $0.20 per ounce (after the first ounce)

Letters (metered mail)

• Domestic: $0.45 (plus the cost of the metered postage)
• International: $0.85 (plus the cost of the metered postage)

Notes:

• These rates apply to standard first-class mail, which includes letters, large envelopes, and postcards.
• These rates do not include additional services such as tracking, insurance, or certified mail.
• These rates are subject to change, and it's always best to check with the USPS for the most up-to-date rates.

Source: United States Postal Service (USPS) website, accessed on [date].