Us mail price calculator
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a price calculator on their website to help you estimate the cost of mailing a package. Here's how to use it:
- Go to the USPS website at usps.com.
- Click on the "Calculate a Price" tab at the top of the page.
- Select the type of service you want to use (e.g. Priority Mail, First Class Package Service, etc.).
- Enter the weight and dimensions of your package.
- Enter the origin and destination zip codes.
- Choose any additional services you want (e.g. insurance, tracking, etc.).
- Click "Calculate" to get an estimate of the cost.
Here are some general guidelines to keep in mind:
- Priority Mail: This service is ideal for packages that weigh up to 70 lbs and are sent within the continental United States. The cost is based on the weight and dimensions of the package, as well as the distance it needs to travel.
- First Class Package Service: This service is ideal for packages that weigh up to 13 oz and are sent within the continental United States. The cost is based on the weight and dimensions of the package, as well as the distance it needs to travel.
- Parcel Post: This service is ideal for packages that weigh up to 70 lbs and are sent within the continental United States. The cost is based on the weight and dimensions of the package, as well as the distance it needs to travel.
Here are some examples of estimated costs for different types of packages:
- Priority Mail:
- 1 lb package sent within the continental United States: $7.50
- 5 lb package sent within the continental United States: $15.50
- 10 lb package sent within the continental United States: $25.50
- First Class Package Service:
- 1 oz package sent within the continental United States: $0.30
- 2 oz package sent within the continental United States: $0.40
- 3 oz package sent within the continental United States: $0.50
- Parcel Post:
- 1 lb package sent within the continental United States: $3.50
- 5 lb package sent within the continental United States: $8.50
- 10 lb package sent within the continental United States: $14.50
Keep in mind that these are just estimates, and the actual cost of mailing a package may vary depending on a variety of factors, including the size and weight of the package, the distance it needs to travel, and any additional services you choose.