Weight for mail per stamp
The weight of mail that can be sent with a single stamp varies depending on the country and the type of mail being sent. Here are some general guidelines:
United States Postal Service (USPS)
- First-Class Mail Letters (1 oz or less): 1 stamp (currently $0.55)
- First-Class Mail Large Envelopes (1 oz or less): 1 stamp (currently $0.55)
- First-Class Mail Flat Rate Envelopes (up to 13 oz): 1 stamp (currently $0.55)
- Priority Mail (up to 70 lbs): varies depending on weight and distance
Canada Post
- Lettermail (up to 30 grams): 1 stamp (currently $1.05 CAD)
- Large Envelopes (up to 30 grams): 1 stamp (currently $1.05 CAD)
- Flat Rate Envelopes (up to 30 grams): 1 stamp (currently $1.05 CAD)
- Priority Mail (up to 30 kg): varies depending on weight and distance
United Kingdom Royal Mail
- Standard Large Letter (up to 100g): 1 stamp (currently £0.76 GBP)
- Large Letter (up to 100g): 1 stamp (currently £0.76 GBP)
- Large Letter (up to 750g): 2 stamps (currently £1.52 GBP)
- International Standard (up to 2 kg): varies depending on weight and distance
Australia Post
- Standard Letter (up to 20g): 1 stamp (currently AU$1.00)
- Large Letter (up to 20g): 1 stamp (currently AU$1.00)
- International Standard (up to 2 kg): varies depending on weight and distance
Please note that these are general guidelines and may not reflect the current rates or weight limits. It's always best to check with your local postal service for the most up-to-date information.