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How many stamps do I need for a large letter UK?
A 2nd class stamp for a normal letter is 66p, and a 1st class stamp is 85p. Large letters have a max width of 25cm, a max length of 35.3cm and a max depth of 2.5cm. Weight also becomes more important with large letters. Large letters up to 100g cost 96p to post 2nd class and £1.29 to post 1st class.
How much does it cost to post a large letter 500g?
UK Standard Stamps / Online | ||
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Large Letter | 100g | 96p |
250g | £1.53 | |
500g | £1.99 | |
750g | £2.70 |
How much is Royal Mail tracked large letter?
Signed For 1st and 2nd Class prices
Category | Max weight | Signed For 1st Class |
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Letter 24 cm long 16.5cm wide 0.5cm thick | 100g | £2.25 |
Large Letters 35.3cm long 25cm wide 2.5cm thick | 100g | £2.69 |
250g | £3.23 | |
500g | £3.79 |
Can I send a large letter with stamps?
The maximum dimensions of an envelope you can send with a standard first class stamp is 240mm x 165mm. Larger than this and postage rate will increase to large letter or parcel rate.
Can I just put two stamps on a large letter?
Avoid placing two Forever Stamps on a mail piece for heavier mail. Additional ounces are much cheaper costing only $0.20 per additional ounce rather than $0.58 for a one ounce letter. If you add two Forever Stamps to a 2 ounce letter, you would be paying for an item that should only cost $0.78.
Can I post a large letter with stamps?
5, anything bigger than that will come under a parcel category. When it comes to how many stamps you need, it depends on the weight. The easiest and probably cheapest way to figure this out is to take your item to the post office. There, they can weigh it and stamp it for you, and charge you correctly.
What counts as a large letter Royal Mail?
Large Letters For mailing contents such as A4 sized documents, DVDs, certificates, large greeting cards and magazines you would need to send as a large letter. The maximum size is 250 mm x 353 mm and and a maximum weight of 750g so a C4 envelope is a good choice.
What is the largest parcel I can send by Royal Mail?
Length of the item plus twice the diameter must be less than 104cm, with the greatest dimension less than 90cm. Please note: the maximum weight limit for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm® items is 20kg, and for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am® it’s 2kg.
How much is it to post a large letter?
1st and 2nd Class prices
Format and max measurements | Max Weight | 1st Class |
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Letter 24 cm long 16.5cm wide 0.5cm thick | 100g | 85p |
Large letters 35.3cm long 25cm wide 2.5cm thick | 100g | £1.29 |
250g | £1.83 | |
500g | £2.39 |
How much does a Royal Mail letter cost?
Royal Mail Signed For® 1st Class 2nd Class Size Weight up to and including Price Price Letter100g £2.25 £2.06 Large Letter100g £2.69 £2.36 250g £3.23 £2.93 500g £3.79 £3.39 750g £4.70 £4.10 Small Parcel1kg £4.85 £4.20 2kg £6.57 £4.20 Medium Parcel1kg £7.00 £6.30 2kg £10.02 £6.30 5kg £16.85 £9.99 10kg £22.90 £21.25 20kg £34.40 £29.55
How big is a large letter in UK?
Size and weight guide – UK letters and parcels Format Max weight Max length Max width Max thickness/depth Letter 100g 24cm 16.5cm 5mm Large Letter 750g 35.3cm 25cm 2.5cm Small Parcel 2kg 45cm 35cm 16cm Medium Parcel 20kg 61cm 46cm 46cm
How can I find out how much it will cost to send a letter from the UK?
Use this tool to quickly find out the Royal Mail postage options for your letters and parcels, including how much it will cost to send within the UK. The weight of my letter is. Up to 100g. Not Sure? Not sure what it weighs?
What’s the weight limit for sending a letter outside the UK?
Sending international mail? See size and weight restrictions for sending letters and parcels to countries outside the UK. Please note: the maximum weight limit for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm® items is 20kg, and for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am® it’s 2kg. Size and weight comparison guide