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Envelope FAQ
What are common envelope sizes?
Envelopes are available
in many different sizes, and you can even have custom
envelopes made. Each size is referred to by a number.
The most common ones are:
#6 1/4 - 3
1/2" x 6"
#6 3/4 - 3
5/8 x 6 1/2"
#7 - 3 3/4" x
6 3/4"
#7 3/4 - 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"
Are colored envelopes available?
Yes,
you can purchase colored envelopes in a variety of
styles and sizes. Most office supply companies, along
with specialty paper supply companies will carry
them. We recommend you take a walk through your local
Kelly Paper for a good selection.
What
size envelope is most commonly
used?
The
No. 10, at 4-1/8" x 9-1/2"
is
the
most
common
business envelope size, and
fits standard 8-1/2" x 11"
sheets of paper perfectly.
What
is the size of the window
on standard business
envelopes?
Typically
business envelopes will have
a window that measures 4-1/2"
x 1-1/8"
What guidelines should I follow
for a custom envelope?
Following
USPS guidelines, to be eligible for mailing at the postage
rates for letters, a piece must be:
- Rectangular
- At
least 3-1/2" high x 5" long x .007" thick
- No
more than 6-1/8" high x 11-1/2" long x 1/4" thick
USPS Guidelines
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