U.S. Postal Rates and Services

See current U.S. Postal Service rates and services.

To calculate postage, have the weight, size, and shape of the package, as well as the destination ZIP Code, and visit the USPS Postage Calculator.

Class of mail Description Current rate
First class Letter (1 oz.) $0.44
Flat (1 oz.) $0.88
Parcel (1 oz.) $1.22
Additional ounce $0.17
Postcard $0.28
Priority mail Up to 1 pound $4.95
Flat rate envelope $4.95
Flat rate box $10.35
Large Flat rate box $13.95
Express mail Up to 1/2 pound* $13.05–$21.20
1/2 to 1 pound* $15.00–$25.15
1 to 2 pounds* $15.70–$25.65
Flat rate envelope $17.50
*Price is zone-dependent  
Certified mail Certified fee $2.80
Return receipt (original signature) $2.30
Return receipt (electronic) Not currently available at UCSD
Delivery confirmation Delivery confirmation (priority mail) $0.70
Delivery confirmation (first-class mail parcels) $0.80
Money orders
(up to $500)
  Not currently available at UCSD

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