Current USPS Postage Rates (Updated May 2007)

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Simplified Rate Chart

Rate Effective May 14, 2007
One ounce is approximately equal to three sheets of paper plus a standard envelope.

Express Mail®

Flat-Rate Envelope	$16.25
1/2 lb	$16.25
1 lb	$19.50
2 lbs	$21.40
3 lbs	$24.50
4 lbs	$27.60
5 lbs	$30.70

Other rates are available up to 70 lbs.

Priority Mail®
Flat rate envelope $4.60. Flat Rate Box $8.95. Other rates are available up to 70 lbs and are based on weight, size, and distance. For example, a 5-lb package would cost approximately $3.60-$15.85.

First-Class Mail®
Letters and Cards

Postcard	$0.26
1 oz	$0.41
2 oz	$0.58
3 oz	$0.75
3.5 oz	$0.92

For heavier weights or unusually shaped letters see First-Class Mail Large Envelopes.

Letters are subject to a $0.17 surcharge if they are square, rigid, or have certain nonmachinable characteristics.

First-Class Mail®
Large Envelopes

1 oz	$0.80
2 oz	$0.97
3 oz	$1.14
4 oz	$1.31
5 oz	$1.48
6 oz	$1.65
7 oz	$1.82
8 oz	$1.99
9 oz	$2.16
10 oz	$2.33
11 oz	$2.50
12 oz	$2.67
13 oz	$2.84

If more than 13 ounces, see priority mail.

First-Class Mail®
Parcels

1 oz	$1.13
2 oz	$1.30
3 oz	$1.47
4 oz	$1.64
5 oz	$1.81
6 oz	$1.98
7 oz	$2.15
8 oz	$2.32
9 oz	$2.49
10 oz	$2.66
11 oz	$2.83
12 oz	$3.00
13 oz	$3.17

If more than 13 ounces, see Priority Mail.

Parcel Post®
Rates are based on weight, shape, and distance. For example, a 5-lb package would cost approximately $4.76-$14.39. Very heavy or unusually-shaped items may require additional postage.

Media Mail™

1 lb	$2.13
2 lbs	$2.47
3 lbs	$2.81
4 lbs	$3.15
5 lbs	$3.49

Other rates are available up to 70 lbs.

Extra Services

Certificate of Mailing	$1.05
Certified Mail	$2.65
Delivery Confirmation	$0.65-0.75
Insured Mail Starts at	$1.65
Registered Mail starts at	$9.50
Restricted Delivery	$4.10
Return Receipt starts at	$2.15
Signature Confirmation	$2.10
Electronic Return Receipt	$0.85

First Class Mail - Discount Letters & Cards

Weight Not Over (ounces)	Automation				Nonautomation
Weight Not Over (ounces)	5-digit	3-digit	AADC	Mixed AADC	Presorted
1	$0.312	$0.334	$0.341	$0.360	$0.373
2	0.437	0.459	0.466	0.485	0.543
3	0.562	0.584	0.591	0.610	0.713
3.5	0.687	0.709	0.716	0.735	0.883²
Card Rate³	0.191	0.204	0.208	0.220	0.241

1. Letters that meet one or more of the nonmachinable characteristics in DMM 201.2.1 are subject to the nonmachinable surcharge
2. The maximum weight for marchinable letter preparation is 3.3 ounces
3. The card rate applies to each single or double postcart when originally mailed; reply half of double postcard must be designed for reply mail purposes only.

Standard Mail Regular - Discount Letters

Enhanced Carrier Route & Automation Rates

	Entry Discount	Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR)			Automation
	Entry Discount	Saturation	High Density	Basic	5-digit	3-digit	AADC	Mixed AADC
Letters weighing 3.3 oz or less	None	$0.177	$0.186	$0.226	$0.218	$0.233	$0.238	$0.252
Letters weighing 3.3 oz or less	DBMC	0.144	0.153	0.193	0.185	0.200	0.205	0.219
per piece rate²	DSCF	0.135	0.144	0.184	0.176	0.191	0.196	---
per piece rate²	DDU	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
More than 3.3oz²	None	0.621	0.621	0.621	0.739	0.739	0.739	0.739
More than 3.3oz²	DBMC	0.462	0.462	0.462	0.580	0.580	0.580	0.580
per pound rate	None	0.418	0.418	0.418	0.536	0.536	0.536	---
per pound rate	DDU	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
+		+	+	+	+	+	+	+
per piece rate		0.049³	0.058³	0.098³	0.069³	0.084³	0.084³	0.103³

1. ECR letters that are not automation-compatible and barcoded (DMM 201.3.0) are mailable at the flat-size rates (DMM 243.6). Mailers may not pay ECR flat rates and claim the DDU discount for letter-sized pieces.
2. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece rate and a per pound rate. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece rate. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by per pound rate. Add both totals.
3. Per piece rate for ECR letters and automation letter that weigh more than 3.3 ounces but less than (or equal to) 3.5 ounces includes a discount that equals the applicable flat-size rate (3.3 ounces or less) minus the applicable letter piece rate (3.3 ounces or less).

Standard Mail Regular - Discount Letters

Nonautomation

	Entry Discount	Machinable		Nonmachinable¹
	Entry Discount	AADC	Mixed AADC	5-digit	3-digit	ADC	Mixed ADC
Letters weighing 3.3oz or less	None	$0.246	$0.255	$0.328	$0.411	$0.440	$0.520
Letters weighing 3.3oz or less	DBMC	0.213	0.222	0.295	0.378	0.407	0.487
per piece rate	DSCF	0.204	---	0.286	0.369	0.398	---
per piece rate	DDU	---	---	---	---	---	---

1. For pieces over 3.3 ounces, see Standard Mail Not Flat Machinable Rates

Standard Mail Regular - Discount Flats

	Entry Discount	Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR)¹			Automation¹				Nonautomation¹
	Entry Discount	Saturation	High Density	Basic	5-digit	3-digit	ADC	Mixed ADC	5-digit	3-digit	ADC	Mixed ADC
Flats Weighing 3.3 oz or less	None	$0.187	$0.205	$0.249	$0.335	$0.392	$0.424	$0.477	$0.363	$0.427	$0.461	$0.515
Flats Weighing 3.3 oz or less	DBMC	0.154	0.172	0.216	0.302	0.359	0.391	0.444	0.330	0.394	0.428	0.482
per piece rate	DSCF	0.145	0.163	0.207	0.293	0.350	0.382	---	0.321	0.385	0.419	---
per piece rate	DDU	0.136	0.154	0.198	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
more than 3.3 oz³ per pound rate	None	0.621	0.621	0.621	0.739	0.739	0.739	0.739	0.739	0.739	0.739	0.739
	DBMC	0.462	0.462	0.462	0.580	0.580	0.580	0.580	0.580	0.580	0.580	0.580
	DSCF	0.418	0.418	0.418	0.536	0.536	0.536	---	0.536	0.536	0.536	---
	DDU	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
+		+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
per piece rate		0.059	0.077	0.121	0.186	0.243	0.275	0.328	0.213	0.277	0.311	0.365

1. Flat-size pieces with certain characteristics (see DMM 301.1.3 through 1.5) are subject to non flat-machinable or parcel rates.
2. For ECR flats with a detached address label, add $0.015 per piece
3. For pieces weighing more than 3.3 ounces, each piece is subject to both a per piece rate and a per pound rate. Multiply the number of pieces in the mailing by per piece rate. Multiply the number of pounds of the mailing by the per pound rate. Add both totals.

Standard Mail Nonprofit - Discount Flats

	Entry Discount	Enhanced Carrier Route (ECR)¹			Automation¹				Nonautomation¹
	Entry Discount	Saturation	High Density	Basic	5-digit	3-digit	ADC	Mixed ADC	5-digit	3-digit	ADC	Mixed ADC
Flats Weighing 3.3 oz or less	None	$0.118	$0.136	$0.180	$0.212	$0.269	$0.301	$0.354	$0.237	$0.301	$0.335	$0.389
Flats Weighing 3.3 oz or less	DBMC	0.085	0.103	0.147	0.179	0.236	0.268	0.321	0.204	0.268	0.302	0.356
per piece rate	DSCF	0.076	0.094	0.138	0.170	0.227	0.259	---	0.195	0.259	0.293	---
per piece rate	DDU	0.067	0.085	0.129	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
more than 3.3 oz³ per pound rate	None	0.432	0.432	0.432	0.662	0.662	0.662	0.662	0.662	0.662	0.662	0.662
	DBMC	0.273	0.273	0.273	0.463	0.463	0.463	0.463	0.463	0.463	0.463	0.463
	DSCF	0.229	0.229	0.229	0.419	0.419	0.419	---	0.419	0.419	0.419	---
	DDU	0.184	0.184	0.184	---	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
+		+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+	+
per piece rate		0.029	0.047	0.091	0.086	0.143	0.175	0.228	0.111	0.175	0.209	0.263

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Current USPS Postage Rates (Updated May 2007)

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First Class Mail - Discount Letters & Cards

Standard Mail Regular - Discount Letters

Standard Mail Regular - Discount Letters

Standard Mail Regular - Discount Flats

Standard Mail Nonprofit - Discount Flats