How much can you mail with a forever stamp
A Forever Stamp is a type of postage stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) that is valid for first-class mail weighing up to 1 ounce. As of 2022, the cost of a Forever Stamp is $0.60.
With a Forever Stamp, you can mail a letter or package that weighs up to 1 ounce (28 grams) and is no larger than 11.5 inches long, 6.125 inches wide, and 0.25 inches thick. This includes:
- A standard letter or postcard
- A small package or envelope containing a small item, such as a book, CD, or DVD
- A small gift or care package
However, if your package weighs more than 1 ounce, you will need to add additional postage. The USPS charges an additional $0.20 for each additional ounce, up to a maximum weight of 13 ounces.
Here are some examples of what you can mail with a Forever Stamp:
- A standard letter or postcard: $0.60
- A small package or envelope containing a small item (up to 1 ounce): $0.60
- A small gift or care package (up to 1 ounce): $0.60
But if your package weighs more than 1 ounce, you'll need to add additional postage:
- 1-2 ounces: $0.80 (add $0.20 for the second ounce)
- 2-3 ounces: $1.00 (add $0.20 for the second ounce and $0.20 for the third ounce)
- 3-4 ounces: $1.20 (add $0.20 for the third ounce and $0.20 for the fourth ounce)
- 4-5 ounces: $1.40 (add $0.20 for the fourth ounce and $0.20 for the fifth ounce)
- 5-6 ounces: $1.60 (add $0.20 for the fifth ounce and $0.20 for the sixth ounce)
- 6-7 ounces: $1.80 (add $0.20 for the sixth ounce and $0.20 for the seventh ounce)
- 7-8 ounces: $2.00 (add $0.20 for the seventh ounce and $0.20 for the eighth ounce)
- 8-9 ounces: $2.20 (add $0.20 for the eighth ounce and $0.20 for the ninth ounce)
- 9-10 ounces: $2.40 (add $0.20 for the ninth ounce and $0.20 for the tenth ounce)
- 10-11 ounces: $2.60 (add $0.20 for the tenth ounce and $0.20 for the eleventh ounce)
- 11-12 ounces: $2.80 (add $0.20 for the eleventh ounce and $0.20 for the twelfth ounce)
- 12-13 ounces: $3.00 (add $0.20 for the twelfth ounce and $0.20 for the thirteenth ounce)
Keep in mind that these prices are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to check the USPS website for the most up-to-date pricing information.