postage stamp size

How big is a postage stamp?

The standard postage stamp dimensions are roughly about 0.87 inches x 0.979 inches. This is the stamp size for the American flag Forever stamp. Another size of postage stamp, featuring characters or themes, is 1.188 inches x 0.909 inches.

How big is a first class stamp?

240mm x 165mm

The maximum dimensions of an envelope you can send with a standard first class stamp is 240mm x 165mm. Larger than this and postage rate will increase to large letter or parcel rate.

How many stamps do I need for a 8.5 x11 envelope?

Minimum postage on a 8 1/2 x 11 or 8 1/2 x 14 envelope is $1.00 or 2 forever stamps. That covers the first ounce of weight. Each additional ounce is 22 cents. You can now buy additional-postage forever stamps.

How many forever stamps do you need per ounce?

Sending more than 3.5 ounces to the United States or sending large envelopes to the United States

WeightPostageUp to 1 ounce ($1.00)One Domestic Forever stamp, one 35¢ Postcard stamp, and one 10¢ stamp ($1.00) Or you can overpay by $0.10 using two Domestic Forever stamps ($1.10)