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How long does it take for a letter to arrive in Kentucky?
In Kentucky, it appears three days is the standard, unless you live in the eastern part of the state where it could take up to nine days to receive a letter.
What is the difference between first class mail and regular mail?
The primary differences between First Class and Standard mail are price, speed of delivery, and options for mail forwarding and returned mail with outdated addresses. First-class mail must weigh 13 ounces or less. Mail pieces that weigh over 13 ounces are sent as Priority Mail. First Class is the fastest option.
How long does it take a letter to reach its destination?
First-class mail generally takes anywhere between one and three business days to reach its ultimate destination, though it isn’t all that uncommon (or that unusual) for first-class mail to take even longer than that.
How long does it take for first class mail to arrive?
While we can only provide you with estimated mail delivery times, we can say with a fair amount of certainty that first-class USPS mail should generally arrive within one to three days.
What is the weight limit for first class mail?
Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes and parcels the maximum weight is 13 oz.
How long do first class mail stamps last?
1-3 Business Days. First-Class Mail® is an affordable way to send envelopes and lightweight packages. First-Class Mail Forever ® stamps are sold at the current 1 oz letter rate but don’t expire even if the stamp price goes up.
How much does a first class letter cost?
Oversized postcards need letter stamps, which start at $0.55. Large Envelopes/Small Packages: Large envelopes (flats) start at $1.00; Small packages start at $4.00; Weight & Shape Requirements. Maximum weight for First-Class Mail letters is 3.5 oz; for large First-Class Mail envelopes and parcels, the maximum weight is 13 oz.