Standard Sizes and Styles of Envelopes
Below are standard size envelope specifications for reference only.
Commercial
They are mostly used for letterheads, invoices, statements, checks, writing stationery and direct marketing mailings.
# |
Size |
6 1/4 |
3 1/2" x 6" |
6 3/4 |
3 5/8" x 6 1/2" |
7 3/4 |
3 7/8" x 7 1/2" |
8 |
3 7/8" x 7 1/2" |
8 5/8 |
3 5/8" x 8 5/8" |
9 |
3 7/8" x 8 7/8" |
10 |
4 1/8" x 9 1/2" |
11 |
4 1/2" x 10 3/8" |
12 |
4 3/4" x 11" |
14 |
5" x 11 1/2" |
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Note: The 7 3/4 envelope with pointed flap is
also known as Monarch.
Announcement
Mostly used for announcements, invitations, cards, small booklets, brochures or promotional pieces.
# |
Size |
A-2 |
4 3/8" x 5 3/4" |
A-4 |
4 3/4" x 6 1/2" |
A-7 |
5 1/4" x 7 1/4" |
A-8 |
5 1/2" x 8 1/8" |
A-10 |
6 1/4" x 9 5/8" |
Slim |
3 7/8" x 8 7/8" |
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Baronial
These are more formal envelopes, are deeper and typically use
a pointed flap. They are popular for invitations.
# |
Size |
2 |
3 3/16" x 4 1/4" |
4 |
3 5/8" x 4 5/8" |
5 |
4 1/8" x 5 1/8" |
5 1/4 |
4 1/4" x 5 1/4" |
5 1/2 |
4 3/8" x 5 5/8" |
5 3/4 |
4 1/2" x 5 3/4" |
6 |
5" x 6" |
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Booklet
These envelopes are mostly used for sending catalogs and folders.
# |
Size |
3 |
4 3/4" x 6 1/2" |
5 |
5 1/2" x 8 1/2" |
6 |
5 3/4" x 8 7/8" |
6 1/2 |
6" x 9" |
7 |
6 1/4" x 9 5/8" |
7 1/2 |
7 1/2" x 10 1/2" |
9 |
8 3/4" x 11 1/2" |
9 1/2 |
9" x 12" |
10 |
9 1/2" x 12 5/8" |
13 |
10" x 13" |
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Catalog
This style of envelope is mainly used for catalogs and magazines.
# |
Size |
1 |
6" x 9" |
1 3/4 |
6 1/2" x 9 1/2" |
2 |
6 1/2" x 10" |
3 |
7" x 10" |
6 |
7 1/2" x 10 1/2" |
7 |
8" x 11" |
8 |
8 1/4" x 11 1/4" |
9 1/2 |
8 1/2" x 10 1/2" |
9 3/4 |
8 3/4" x 11 1/4" |
10 1/2 |
9" x 12" |
12 1/2 |
9 1/2" x 12 1/2" |
13 1/2 |
10" x 13" |
14 1/4 |
11 1/4" x 14 1/4" |
14 1/2 |
11 1/2" x 14 1/2" |
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Window Envelopes (US)
Single-Window Envelopes
The most common (and recommended by USPS)
window size is 1 1/8 x 4 1/2, and the position 7/8 in from left and 1/2 (often 5/8)
in from bottom, but there are lots of variations.
Double-Window Envelopes
Such envelopes are often used for checks and invoices. The three
probably most popular envelope sizes with double windows are:
Addressing and Printing Guidelines
This picture illustrates the correct address position:
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