PRINT & MAILING REFERENCE

Envelope Size Guide

Search common envelope sizes, compare dimensions visually, and find envelopes that can accommodate cards, letters, brochures, and custom inserts.

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ENVELOPE FIT FINDER

What envelope fits my piece?

Choose a common insert or enter a custom finished size. The finder allows adjustable clearance around the insert and checks both orientations.

Minimum inside space requested 5.25 × 7.25 in
Matching envelopes 0

Fit results are dimensional estimates only. Paper thickness, insert quantity, seams, closures, manufacturing tolerances, and machine-insertion requirements can reduce usable space. Confirm critical jobs with the envelope manufacturer or printer.

VISUAL COMPARISON

Compare envelope sizes to scale

Select up to four envelopes and view them side by side or overlaid from a common corner.

Comparison mode
Choose an envelope above or click Compare in the size tables.

Relative visual only. On-screen physical size depends on the display and browser zoom.

U.S. MAIL DIMENSION REFERENCE

Letter-size dimensional range

USPS letter-size pieces are dimensionally between 5 × 3.5 inches and 11.5 × 6.125 inches, with thickness between 0.007 and 0.25 inch. Other rules can also affect mailability and machinability.

Minimum5 × 3.5 in
Maximum11.5 × 6.125 in
Max thickness0.25 in