Do you want to know which envelope is best to use to ensure cheap postage? You're not alone - this is a question we get asked a lot! You may be like many of our savvy customers who want to keep postage costs a low as possible. Something as simple as choosing a slightly smaller envelope can take you from a parcel rate to letter rate, saving significantly per item sent! Obvious, yes – but not always the first thing people consider when planning a mailing. Quite often the envelope contents are designed, printed and produced ahead of the envelope decision and this can cost a business thousands in unnecessary expense. Whether it's a direct mail campaign, large scale mailing or general business post, by saving a even a few pence per item sent can make a huge difference over a year. The cheapest way to send mail in the UK is by Royal Mail 2nd Class Letter Post. A 2nd class standard letter stamp costs 56p. To use this mail format, your envelope must be within the following limits when filled and sealed ready to post:
Standard Letter Post
- Envelope Maximum Dimensions = 240mm x 165mm (24cm x 16.5cm)
- Envelope Maximum Thickness = 5mm (0.5cm)
- Envelope Maximum Weight = 100g
- C7 Envelopes @ 82mm x 113mm
- C6 Envelopes @ 114mm x 162mm
- DL Envelopes @ 110mm x 220mm (or 114mm x 229mm for oversized DL)
- C5 Envelopes @ 162mm x 229mm