USPS® Postal Rates
First-Class Mail®
Tip: Use First-Class Mail® for lightweight letters up to 3.5 oz. and flats up to 13 oz. that need to be delivered in 1 to 3 business days.
Product |
Post Office Rate |
Quadient Rate |
Savings |
Letters - up to 1 oz. |
$0.73 |
$0.69 |
$0.04 |
Letters - up to 2 oz. |
$1.01 |
$0.97 |
$0.04 |
Letters - up to 3 oz. |
$1.29 |
$1.25 |
$0.04 |
Letters - up to 3.5 oz. |
$1.57 |
$1.53 |
$0.04 |
Postcard - 3.5" H x 5" L |
$0.56 |
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Large Envelope (Flats up to 1 oz.) |
$1.50 |
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Large Envelope (Flats 2-13 oz.) |
$1.77 - $4.91 |
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Certified Mail®:
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Product |
Hard Copy |
Electronic |
Savings |
Certified Mail® |
$4.85 |
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Return Receipt |
$4.10 |
$2.62 |
$1.48 |
Priority Mail® & USPS® Shipping Rates
The U.S. Postal Service updates its mailing and shipping pricing every year. One of the best ways to help your business save is rate shopping. You can rate shop, compare pricing and get discounts all year long with a shipping software. In fact, you can save 47% on Priority Mail costs!
USPS Ground Advantage (previously First-Class Package Service)
Tip: Use this service for the lowest cost on lightweight shipments weighing up to 15.99 oz. that need to be delivered in 1 to 3 business days
Size |
Post Office Rate |
Quadient Rate |
Savings |
1 - 4 oz. |
$5.00 |
$3.79 |
$1.21 |
5 - 8 oz. |
$5.70 |
$4.21 |
$1.49 |
9 - 12 oz. |
$6.50 |
$4.87 |
$1.63 |
13 oz. |
$8.00 |
$6.17 |
$1.83 |
Priority Mail® Flat Rate
Tip: Use this when you need to send small, heavy items that weigh up to 70 lbs. without breaking the bank. Items are delivered in 1 to 3 business days.
Discounts apply to customers who have Quadient meters and appropriate shipping software such as Neoship or S.M.A.R.T Essential.
Product |
Post Office Rate |
Quadient Rate |
Savings |
Regular Flat Rate Envelope |
$9.85 |
$8.50 |
$1.35 |
Legal Flat Rate Envelope |
$10.15 |
$8.80 |
$1.35 |
Padded Flat Rate Envelope |
$10.60 |
$9.30 |
$1.35 |
Small Flat Rate Boxes |
$10.40 |
$9.05 |
$1.35 |
Medium Flat Rate Boxes |
$18.40 |
$16.00 |
$2.40 |
Large Flat Rate Boxes |
$24.75 |
$21.85 |
$2.90 |
APO/FPO/DPO Large Flat Rate Boxes |
$23.00 |
$20.15 |
$2.85 |
Priority Mail Express® Flat Rate
Tip: Use this when you need something delivered fast! It guarantees delivery overnight and is available 365 days a year.
Product |
Post Office Rate |
Quadient Rate |
Savings |
Flat Rate Envelope |
$30.45 |
$26.35 |
$4.00 |
Legal Flat Rate Envelope |
$30.65 |
$26.65 |
$4.00 |
Padded Flat Rate Envelope |
$31.20 |
$26.85 |
$4.15 |
The complete Postal Service filings with the updated prices can be found on the USPS® Postal Explorer website.
If you want to keep up with any updates regarding the last rate change event, you can check out our Mailing and Shipping Blog. To receive alerts on all USPS® postage rate increases, subscribe to our Quadient Connections newsletter.