CPC Solutions VDP Guide 2013 Direct Mail Quick Guide : Page 2
PHYSICAL STANDARDS Commercial Postcards, Letters, Flats, Simple Spine Booklets and Folded Booklets Small Postcard Dimensions Length in inches Height in inches Thickness in inches Letter and Large Card Dimensions Length in inches Height in inches Thickness in inches 1 Minimum 5 3.5 .007 Minimum 5 3.5 .009 1 Maximum 6 4.25 .016 Maximum 11.5 6.125 .25 Aspect Ratio Needs to be between 1.3 and 2.5 (length divided by height) 007 for anything less than 6 x 4.25 A FEW ENVELOPE SIZES Folded Self Mailers Length in inches Height in inches Thickness in inches 2 2 Minimum 5 3.5 .009 1 Maximum 10.5 6 .25 Common Name #7 #9 #10 #12 #14 A-2 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-10 Measurement in inches 3.75 x 6.75 3.875 x 8.875 4.125 x 9.5 4.75 x 11 5 x 11.5 4.375 x 5.75 4.75 x 6.5 5.25 x 7.25 5.5 x 8.125 6 x 9.5 Paper weight requirements: Up to 1 ounce -paper has to be 70# text or greater Over 1 ounce -paper has to be 80# text or greater Flat Dimensions Length in inches Height in inches Thickness in inches 3 Minimum 11.5 6.125 .25 3 Maximum 15 12 .75 A piece must mail as a flat when one of these dimensions are exceeded Simple Spine Booklets 4 – tabbing required Length in inches Height in inches Weight in ounces Maximum 10.5 6 3 Folded Booklets 4 – tabbing required Length in inches Height in inches Weight in ounces 4 Maximum 10.5 6 3 For complete and detailed information on all booklet weights go to http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm300/201.htm#1085971 www .cpcsolutions.com 2013 Postal Quick Guide © 2013 CPC Solutions. All Rights Reserved.
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