Postal Rate Basics
New rates for Mailing and Shipping Services take effect January 26, 2014.
The big news is the creation of a new price category for metered mail. When you print postage using your postage meter, you will pay one cent less than the retail rate on your First-Class letters. Learn more.
| Highlights of Price Changes to USPS Mailing Services | ||
| Mailing Services | Effective 01/27/13 | Effective 01/26/14 |
| First-Class Mail® | ||
| One-ounce letter | $0.46 | $0.49 |
| One-ounce letter - metered | n/a | $0.48 |
| One-ounce flat | $0.92 | $0.98 |
| One to three ounce parcel | $2.07 | $2.32 |
| Each additional ounce (letters and flats) | $0.20 | $0.21 |
| Each additional ounce (parcels) | $0.17 | $0.18 |
| Postcard | $0.33 | $0.34 |
| Other Rates | ||
| Standard Mail® Letter — 3-Digit Automation | $0.266 | $0.279 |
| Certified Mail™ | $3.10 | $3.30 |
| Electronic Return Receipt | $1.25 | $1.35 |
Details of postal rates
> Download proposed pricing at Postal Explorer
First-Class Mail®
> Find out how you can save on First Class Mail
Standard Mail®
> Find out how you can save on Standard Mail
Priority Mail®, Express Mail® & Package Services
> Find out how you can save on Priority Mail
Extra Services
> Find out how you can save on USPS Extra Services
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