# Print-and-mail measurement sheet

Send the printer the finished format, measurements, and mailing category.

# Print-and-mail measurement sheet

Job:
Printer or mailing provider:
Outer format: postcard / sealed envelope / other
Retail or commercial mailing:
Mail class and price category confirmed by:
Current USPS section checked:

## Complete assembled sample
Length:
Height:
Thickness:
Weight:
Address orientation:
Paper and envelope stock:
All inserts and attachments:
Any stiffness, unevenness, or unusual closure:

## Before the print run
- The measurements describe the outer piece as mailed.
- The provider confirmed the actual postal category.
- The full sample was weighed and checked.
- Address layout is approved.
- The quote includes production and mailing.

Approved sample location:
Changes to stock, inserts, or finishing that need another check:

Use the current USPS standards for the complete assessment. A design file cannot show thickness, weight, or flexibility.

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From Scribble: https://scribblecards.com/blog/us-postcard-letter-size-reference

Editorial review: 2026-09-25