How Much is a Stamp?

Send First-Class Mail® anywhere in the U.S. for under $1.13

If you’re mailing postcards, letters, and larger envelopes, you’re almost certainly sending them via First- Class Mail®. The USPS processes and delivers over 490 million mailpieces each day, and the bulk of those are First-Class Mail® letters. First-Class Mail® is low cost and includes speedy delivery with your mailpiece typically reaching its destination within two to four days anywhere in the U.S.

Cost of a First Class Mail 1 oz. USPS stamp

Cost of a First Class Mail 1 oz. USPS stamp

68¢

64¢

Purchased at Post Office
as of Jan 21, 2024

Purchased Online
as of Jan 21, 2024

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What is the Cost of a First-Class Mail® Stamp?

Most First-Class Mail letters include general correspondence such as billing invoices, credit card statements, and birthday cards. These items typically weigh one ounce or less. The cost of a one-ounce First-Class Mail® stamp is $0.68 at the Post Office, or $0.64 if you buy and print stamps online using Stamps.com.

Get Postage Stamp Discounts with Stamps.com

When you purchase postage stamps online using a PC Postage vendor such as Stamps.com, you are eligible to receive postage rate discounts. These discounts are provided since printing postage online benefits the USPS with reduced congestion at the Post Office and providing mailpieces that have addresses pre-cleansed and bar coded.

Mail Item

Max. Weight

Max. Width

Max. Length

Post Office Rate

Stamps.com Rate

Mail Item:

Postcard

Max. Weight : 

Up to 1 oz.

Max. Width : 

4.5”

Max. Length : 

6.0”

Post Office Rate : 

$0.53

Stamps.com Rate : 

$0.51
Mail Item:

Letter

Max. Weight : 

Up to 1 oz.

Max. Width : 

6.125”

Max. Length : 

11.5”

Post Office Rate : 

$0.68

Stamps.com Rate : 

$0.64
Mail Item:

Letter

Max. Weight : 

Up to 2 oz.

Max. Width : 

6.125”

Max. Length : 

11.5”

Post Office Rate : 

$0.90

Stamps.com Rate : 

$0.81
Mail Item:

Letter

Max. Weight : 

Up to 3 oz.

Max. Width : 

6.125”

Max. Length : 

11.5”

Post Office Rate : 

$1.14

Stamps.com Rate : 

$1.05
Mail Item:

Letter

Max. Weight : 

Up to 3.5 oz.

Max. Width : 

6.125”

Max. Length : 

11.5”

Post Office Rate : 

$1.32

Stamps.com Rate : 

$1.29

Stamps.com Provides Small Business Owners Time-Saving Benefits

When you purchase postage via Stamps.com, you’ll enjoy multiple benefits, all from the comfort of your own home or office.

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Buy and print postage 24/7

Print your postage directly onto your envelope and postcards, or print shipping labels at any time. You can get mailings out on your time, at your convenience.

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Detailed postage reports

Stamps.com provides detailed bookkeeping reports allowing you to track postage purchases, mail classes used, and employee activity along with shipment tracking.

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No more overpaying postage

Put an end to guesswork and overspending! When you place your letter or postcard on the free Stamps.com scale you receive with your account, the software receives the exact weight to generate the correct postage. Additionally, Stamps.com helps you choose the best mail class for your delivery needs.

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$60 in free postage and supplies when you sign up!

  • $5 in free postage added to your account
  • 5 lb digital scale (only pay for S&H)
  • Free mailing and shipping supplies kit
  • Risk-free 30-day trial
  • No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.