Presorted Standard vs. Presorted First Class

Not sure how to mail your piece?
Here are the differences between Presorted Standard and Presorted First Class.

First-Class Mail

Letter Or Postcard

Minimums for Presort Rates: First Class 500 Pieces Standard: 200 Pieces

Weight Not Over(oz)	Automation	Non Automation
1 Postcard Rate	5 Digit Presort Rate Mixed Zip Presort Rate $0.36 $0.405 $0.234 $0.258	Presorted $0.433 $0.281

Postcard Maximum Size: 4.25" x 6"

Standard Mail

Letter Or Postcard

Letters Weighing	Automation	Non Automation
3.3 oz. or less	5 Digit Presort Rate Mixed Presort Rate $0.247 $0.282	Machinable Nonmachinable AADC    Mixed AAD 5 Digit Zip    Mixed Zip $0.274    $0.290 $0.408    $0.632

Pieces weighing more than 3.3 oz. are subject to a per pound rate,
in addition to the per piece rate.

Standard Mail

Flats

Flats Weighing	Automation	Non Automation
3.3 oz. or less	5 Digit Presort Rate Mixed Presort Rate $0.362 $0.511	Machinable Nonmachinable AADC    Mixed AAD 5 Digit Zip    Mixed Zip $0.401    $0.566 N/A

Pieces weighing more than 3.3 oz. are subject to a per pound rate,
in addition to the per piece rate.

APPROXIMATE TIMEFRAME FOR MAILINGS:*

FIRST CLASS OR FIRST CLASS PRESORT Local: 1-2 Days National: Up to 3 days (For First Class PRESORT add 1 day) STANDARD MAIL Local: 3-5 Days In Florida: 5-10 Days National: Up to 2 Weeks (10 days)

* Timeframes are estimated. USPS does not guarantee timeframes.

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