Post office mail cost calculator

Here is a simple mail cost calculator for the United States Postal Service (USPS):

Domestic Mail

• Letters (1 oz):
  • First-Class Mail: $0.55
  • Priority Mail: $7.50 (flat rate)
• Large Envelopes (1 oz):
  • First-Class Mail: $0.95
  • Priority Mail: $7.50 (flat rate)
• Packages (1 lb):
  • Priority Mail: $7.95 (flat rate)
  • Priority Mail Express: $25.50 (flat rate)
• Packages (2 lbs):
  • Priority Mail: $13.95 (flat rate)
  • Priority Mail Express: $41.50 (flat rate)

International Mail

• Letters (1 oz):
  • First-Class Mail International: $1.20
  • Priority Mail International: $24.95 (flat rate)
• Packages (1 lb):
  • Priority Mail International: $34.95 (flat rate)
  • Priority Mail Express International: $54.95 (flat rate)
• Packages (2 lbs):
  • Priority Mail International: $44.95 (flat rate)
  • Priority Mail Express International: $74.95 (flat rate)

Additional Fees

• Insurance: $2.75 (up to $5,000 coverage)
• Signature Confirmation: $3.10
• Certified Mail: $3.45
• Return Receipt: $1.45

Calculating the Cost

To calculate the cost of mailing an item, you'll need to consider the following factors:

1. Weight: The weight of the item being mailed.
2. Size: The size of the item being mailed (e.g., letter, large envelope, package).
3. Destination: The destination of the item (domestic or international).
4. Service: The type of service desired (e.g., First-Class Mail, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express).
5. Additional services: Any additional services desired (e.g., insurance, signature confirmation, certified mail).

You can use the USPS website or consult with a postal worker to determine the exact cost of mailing an item.