How much mail is delivered every day
The United States Postal Service (USPS) delivers a significant amount of mail every day. According to the USPS's annual reports and other sources, here are some statistics on the volume of mail delivered daily:
- First-Class Mail: The USPS delivers approximately 143 million pieces of First-Class Mail every day, which includes letters, bills, and other personal correspondence.
- Periodicals: The USPS delivers around 2.5 million copies of newspapers and magazines every day.
- Standard Mail: The USPS delivers around 1.5 billion pieces of Standard Mail every day, which includes advertising mail, catalogs, and other non-personal correspondence.
- Package Delivery: The USPS delivers around 12 million packages every day, which includes Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Parcel Post.
- Total Mail Volume: The USPS delivers a total of around 500 million pieces of mail every day, which includes all types of mail, including First-Class Mail, Periodicals, Standard Mail, and Package Delivery.
To put these numbers into perspective, the USPS delivers:
- Enough mail to fill over 100,000 18-wheelers every day.
- Enough packages to fill over 2,000 747 jumbo jets every day.
- Enough mail to circle the Earth over 10 times every day.
It's worth noting that these numbers are subject to change and may vary depending on various factors, such as changes in mail volume, economic conditions, and technological advancements.