Post office mailing envelope sizes
Here are the standard mailing envelope sizes accepted by the United States Postal Service (USPS):
Letter Envelopes
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6 3/4: 6 1/8 x 3 5/8 inches (15.5 x 9.2 cm)
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6 1/2: 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches (16.5 x 8.9 cm)
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6: 6 1/2 x 3 5/8 inches (16.5 x 9.2 cm)
Large Envelopes
- Large Flat Rate Envelope: 12 x 15 1/2 inches (30.5 x 39.4 cm)
- Large Envelope (Greeting Card Size): 5 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (14 x 22.2 cm)
- Large Envelope (Catalog Size): 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (16.5 x 24.1 cm)
Flat Rate Envelopes
- Small Flat Rate Envelope: 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (24.1 x 11.4 cm)
- Medium Flat Rate Envelope: 11 x 6 1/8 inches (27.9 x 15.5 cm)
- Large Flat Rate Envelope: 12 x 15 1/2 inches (30.5 x 39.4 cm)
Specialty Envelopes
- Square Envelope: 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (16.5 x 16.5 cm)
- Long Envelope: 9 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches (24.1 x 11.4 cm) or 11 x 6 1/8 inches (27.9 x 15.5 cm)
- Oversized Envelope: varies in size, but typically larger than 12 x 15 1/2 inches (30.5 x 39.4 cm)
Please note that these sizes are subject to change, and it's always a good idea to check with the USPS for the most up-to-date information on mailing envelope sizes.