Letter Sized Mail Pieces

These requirements apply to things sent in an envelope, or pieces folded down to envelope size.

Measurements

  MIN MAX
Length 5″ 11.5″
Height 3.5″ 6.125″
Thickness .007″ (80# Cover) .25″

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Tabbing Self-Mailers

Letter-size mail pieces that are not in an envelope must be sealed or tabbed to prevent an open edge from jamming processing equipment. Standards for tabbing folded self-mailers are based on the way it is folded.

Measurements

  MIN MAX
Length 5″ 10.5″
Height 3.5″ 6.125″
Thickness .007″ (80# Cover) .25″

*Dimensions for a tabbed self-mailer are slightly smaller than regular letter specifications.

Two Tabs (Folded Edge on Bottom)

  • (2) 1″ Tabs
  • Tabs must be places within one inch of the right and left at the top of the mail piece
  • Mail Panel must be parallel to folded/stitched edge

Three Tabs (Stitched Books)

  • (3) 1.5″ Tabs
  • Tabs must be placed within one inch of the right and left at the top of the mail piece
  • Trailing edge must be secured with one tab
  • Mail Panel must be parallel to bottom edge