Postal Rate Basics

 

New USPS^®  Postage Prices
New rates for Mailing and Shipping Services take effect January 22, 2012.

Highlights of Price Changes to USPS Mailing Services
Mailing Services	Effective 04/17/11	Effective 01/22/12
First-Class Mail®
One-ounce letter	$0.44	$0.45
One-ounce flat	$0.88	$0.90
One to three ounce parcel	$1.71	$1.95
Each additional ounce (letters and flats)	$0.20	$0.20
Each additional ounce (parcels)	$0.17	$0.17
Postcard	$0.29	$0.32
Other Rates
Standard Mail®  Letter — 3-Digit Automation	$0.251	$0.26
Certified Mail™	$2.85	$2.95
Electronic Return Receipt	$1.10	$1.15

Details of postal rates
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First-Class Mail^®
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Standard Mail^®
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Priority Mail^®, Express Mail^® & Package Services
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Extra Services
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