Postal Regulations
When mailing through the U.S. Postal Service, getting it right is imperative. A piece folded incorrectly or sized unconventionally can cost you dearly in postage. That’s where the experts at Prisma can help. Our in-house consultants can review your mail piece to ensure it meets postal requirements. Processing more than 15 million pieces a month… we know mail. And we can help you.
2024 USPS Postal Information
FIRST-CLASS MAIL RATES | |||
Machinable (Up to 1 oz.) | Letters | Cards | Flats |
Metered Single Piece | 64.0¢ | 53.0¢ | $1.39 |
Stamped Single Piece | 68.0¢ | 53.0¢ | $1.39 |
Automation (Up to 3.5 oz.) | Letters | Cards | Flats |
Mixed AADC | 57.1¢ | 39.0¢ | Ask for |
AADC | 54.7¢ | 37.8¢ | quote |
5-digit | 50.7¢ | 35.7¢ |
USPS MARKETING MAIL RATES | (Up to 3.5oz) | (Up to 4.0oz) |
Automation | Letters | Flats |
Mixed AADC | 38.5¢ | 1.006¢ |
AADC | 36.5¢ | 92.3¢ |
3-digit | – | 81.6¢ |
5-digit | 33.0¢ | 63.9¢ |
CR Basic | 54.7¢ | 48.5¢ |
CR High Density | 32.1¢ | 40.7¢ |
CR High Density Plus | 26.4¢ | 33.4¢ |
CR Saturation | 22.9¢ | 30.5¢ |
NON-PROFIT MAIL RATES | (Up to 3.5oz) | (Up to 4.0oz) |
Automation | Letters | Flats |
Mixed AADC | 22.8¢ | 76.7¢ |
AADC | 20.8¢ | 68.4¢ |
3-digit | – | 57.7¢ |
5-digit | 17.3¢ | 40.0¢ |
CR Basic | 39.6¢ | 38.4¢ |
CR High Density | 17.0¢ | 30.6¢ |
CR High Density Plus | 16.8¢ | 24.0¢ |
CR Saturation | 14.7¢ | 21.4¢ |
PHOENIX METRO (LOCAL RATES) | ||
USPS MARKETING MAIL RATES | ||
In order to receive these rates, please add $250 transportation fee. | ||
(Up to 3.5oz) | (Up to 4.0oz) | |
Automation – DSCF | Letters | Flats |
Mixed AADC | - | - |
AADC | 33.0¢ | 85.5¢ |
3-digit | - | 79.1¢ |
5-digit | 29.5¢ | 64.4¢ |
CR Basic | 51.2¢ | 39.4¢ |
CR High Density | 28.6¢ | 31.6¢ |
CR High Density Plus | 22.9¢ | 24.3¢ |
CR Saturation | 19.4¢ | 21.4¢ |
PHOENIX METRO (LOCAL RATES) | ||
In order to receive these rates, please add $250 transportation fee. | ||
NON-PROFIT MAIL RATES | (Up to 3.5oz) | (Up to 4.0oz) |
Automation – DSCF | Letters | Flats |
Mixed AADC | - | - |
AADC | 17.3 | 59.3¢ |
3-digit | – | 48.6¢ |
5-digit | 13.8¢ | 30.9¢ |
CR Basic | 32.2¢ | 28.7¢ |
CR High Density | 13.5¢ | 21.5¢ |
CR High Density Plus | 13.3¢ | 14.9¢ |
CR Saturation | 11.2¢ | 12.3¢ |
EDDM – EVERY DOOR DIRECT MAIL | |
Standard | 21.5 – 30.6¢ |
Nonprofit | 12.4 – 21.5¢ |
No mailing list required. | |
To receive these rates, please add $250 transportation fee. | |
Minimum Quantities | |
First Class Postage | No minimum |
First Class Presorted | 500+ pieces |
Standard Presorted | 200+ pieces |
Non Profit Presorted | 200+ pieces |
SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS | ||
First Class Postcards | Min | Max |
Height | 3.5″ | 4.25″ |
Length | 5″ | 6″ |
Thickness | .007″ | 0.016″ |
Weight: max weight 3.5 oz. | ||
Letters (All Classes) | Min | Max |
Height | 3.5″ | 6.125″ |
Length | 5″ | 11.5″ |
Thickness | .007″ | .25″ |
Weight: max weight 3.5 oz. | ||
FSM (Folded Self-Mailers) | Min | Max |
A folded self-mailer is formed of panels that are created when one or more unbound sheets of paper are folded together and sealed to make a letter-size mail piece. The spine needs to be on the bottom edge unless it’s designed as an oblong FSM then the spine is on the leading edge. | ||
Height | 3.5″ | 6″ |
Length | 5″ | 10.5″ |
Thickness | .009″ | .25″ |
Weight | 3 oz. | |
Paper basis weight – Book grade | ||
70lb minimum for pieces weighing 1 oz or less | ||
80lb minimum for pieces weighing over 1 oz | ||
Booklets/Slim Jims | Min | Max |
Booklets consist of bound sheets or pages; bound by staples or glue. The spine needs to be on the bottom edge unless it’s designed as an oblong booklet, then the spine is on the leading edge. | ||
Height | 3.5″ | 6″ |
Length | 5″ | 10.5″ |
Thickness | .009″ | .25″ |
Weight: max weight 3 oz. | ||
Automation Compatible Flat-Size Mail | Min | Max |
Height | 6.125″ | 12″ |
Length | 11.5″ | 15″ |
Thickness | .009″ | .75″ |
Weight: under 13 oz (FC) under 15.99 oz (STD) |
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