Shape + Speed + Cost = Service

SHAPE SPEED COST SERVICE 70 lbs or less 1-2 days money-back guarantee $$$ based on weight, and distance Express Mail 70 lbs or less 1-3 days on average $$ based on weight, shape, and distance Priority Mail 13 oz or less 3.5 oz or less       1-3 days       $ based on weight and shape       First-Class Mail 70 lbs or less 2-8 days* $ based on weight,  shape, and distance Parcel Post** 70 lbs or less 2-8 days* $ based on weight Media  Mail**   * Except off-shore locations **Not available for international shipping

Several mailing services are available to fit your needs.

Express Mail®
Letters, large or thick envelopes, tubes, and packages containing mailable items can be sent using Express Mail. This money-back guaranteed service includes tracking and insurance up to $100. Additional insurance up to $5,000 may be purchased for merchandise. Sunday and holiday delivery is available to many destinations for an additional fee. Express Mail envelopes and boxes are available at the Post Office and can be ordered free of charge online at www.usps.com/shop.

Priority Mail®
Large or thick envelopes, tubes, and packages containing mailable items can be sent using Priority Mail. This service is typically used to send documents, gifts, and merchandise. Priority Mail envelopes and boxes are available at many Post Offices and can be ordered online at www.usps.com/shop.

First-Class Mail®
Postcards, letters, large envelopes, and small packages can be sent using First-Class Mail. This service is typically used for personal and business correspondence and bills.

Parcel Post®
Small and large packages, thick envelopes, and tubes containing gifts and merchandise can be sent domestically using Parcel Post.

Media Mail™
Small and large packages and thick envelopes can be sent domestically using Media Mail. Contents are limited to books, manuscripts, sound recordings, and certain other educational materials. Informally called “Book Rate”, Media Mail cannot contain advertising, except eligible books may contain incidental announcements of books.

Speed depends on distance. Mail takes longer to travel across the country than to travel across town.

Flat Rate packaging is available in many convenient sizes for Express Mail and Priority Mail, and can be used for domestic and international mailings. Flat Rate shipping lets you send your items for a low Flat Rate. 

See the Flat Rate Quick Reference section for additional details and international weight restrictions and options.

Calculate Postage for the shape, weight, and destination of your mail at pe.usps.com.