What is a standard size envelope in Canada?

5.6″ x 3.6″
Standard-sized mail includes postcards and letter envelopes of the standard size as prescribed by the Canada Post. The dimensions of a standard size mail should be a minimum of 5.6″ x 3.6″ with a thickness of 0.007″. The maximum size allowed is 9.6″ x 6.1″ with a maximum thickness of 0.2″.

What does lettermail mean?

letter mail. letter mail means. (a) a letter, card, postcard or similar communication, (b) a receipt, invoice or similar article of a financial nature, and. (c) any other article the sender chooses to post at a rate for letter mail.

What is considered an oversized envelope for mailing?

A Large Envelope is a rectangular mailpiece no thicker than 3/4 inch. They are commonly referred to as “Flats.” Flats must be: Flexible. Have four square corners (or finished corners not exceeding a radius of 0.125 (1/8) inch.

What size are Canada Post shipping labels?

4 inches x 6 inches
You can get your label printed at a participating Canada Post location by bringing in your QR code. Your package must be at least 10.2 cm x 15.2 cm (4 inches x 6 inches) to fit the label.

What is standard letter size?

8.5 by 11 inches
Letter size paper in the USA measures an easy-to-remember 8.5 by 11 inches. To compare, the closest ISO equivalent, A4 paper, measures 210 × 297 mm.

What is an oversized letter Canada Post?

Non-standard and oversize (0-500 g) Oversize or non-standard size envelopes and postcards will cost you more in postage. If your letter is larger than the maximum dimensions above you’ll need to use our parcel services.

What size is a shipping label?

4×6 inches
The USPS preferred label size is the shipping industry standard of 4×6 inches. Because a single standard size isn’t practical for all packages, shipping labels also come in 6×3 inch and a 4×4 inch sizes. Each of these sizes can be printed on a standard-sized sheet of paper.

Does Canada Post go by weight or size?

The base price1 for shipping your item is based on the greater of the item’s actual weight and volumetric equivalent of actual weight within the prescribed weight and size limits of the specific product offering used, as indicated on the price sheets provided.