Envelope Sizes & Formats

Envelope Sizes & Formats - The Ultimate List

Announcement, Invitation or Wedding Envelopes Sizes

Envelope Name & Description

These envelopes are used to send invitations, announcements, greeting cards and photographs. They are mostly used during holiday seasons and for wedding invitations, where they are customized with your personal information. There are a variety of sizes, many of which are close to 5" x 7", and many color paper stock options. Order Envelopes Online.

SIZES:
A1 = 3 5/8" X 5 1/8"
A2 = 4 3/8" X 5 3/4"
A6 = 4 3/4" X 6 1/2"
A7 = 5 1/4" X 7 1/4"
A8 = 5 1/2" X 8 1/8"
A9 = 5 3/4" X 8 3/4"
A10 = 6" X 9 1/2"
7 1/4 X 5 1/4"
4 1/4" X 6 1/4"
2 7/8" x 6 1/2"
#9 = 3 7/8" X 8 7/8"

The contour flap envelopes also have the following sizes:
5" X 5"
6" X 9"
6 1/2" X 6 1/2"

FORMATS:
Contour Flap Envelope Format

Square Flap Envelope Format

Business Envelopes 

Envelope Description:
These are your standard envelope sizes, closed-face regular envelopes that you can use in business to send letters, checks and other mailings. There are other options for side seam, recycled and kraft sizes as you will see in the non-standard sections below.

Regular Business Envelopes Sizes:

#3 = 2 1/8" x 3 5/8"
#8 5/8 = 3 5/8" x 8 5/8"
Monarch = 3 7/8" x 7 1/2"
#10 = 4 1/8" x 9 1/2"
#9 = 3 7/8"" x 8 7/8"
#7¾  = 3 7/8" x 7 1/2"
#7 = 3 3/4" x 6 3/4"
#6 3/4 = 3 5/8" x 6 1/2"
#6¼ = 3 1/2" x 6"
Check = 3 5/8" x 8 5/8"
#11 = 4 1/2" x 10 3/8"
#12 = 4 3/4" x 11"
#14 = 5" x 11 1/2"
5 3/4" x 8"

Window Business Envelopes:

#10 Window = 4 1/8" x 9 1/2"
#9 Window = 3 7/8" x 8 7/8" (Window Size: 1 1/8" x 4 1/2" - Window Position: 7/8" From Left; 1/2" From Bottom)
#7 3/4 Window = 3 7/8" x 7 1/2" (Window Size: 1 1/8" x 4 1/2" - Window Position: 7/8" From Left; 1/2" From Bottom)
#7 Window = 3 3/4" x 6 3/4"
#6 3/4 Window = 3 5/8" x 6 1/2" (Window Size: 1 1/8" x 4 1/2" - Window Position: 7/8" From Left; 1/2" From Bottom).
Check Window = 3 5/8" x 8 5/8"
#11 Window = 4 1/2" x 10 3/8"
#12 Window = 4 3/4" x 11"

(Note the window sizes are: 1-1/8" x 4-1/2"  and window positions are: 7/8" From Left; 1/2" From Bottom)

Remittance Envelopes

Envelope Description:
Remittance envelopes are sometimes referred to as donation envelopes. They are used for fundraising, money collection, charity donations etc. They are most popular among churches who use them for collecting tithes or collections.

Remittance Envelope Sizes:
#6 1/4 = 3 1/2" x 6"
# 3/4 = 3 5/8" x 6 1/2"
#9 = 3 7/8" x 8 7/8"
#6 1/2 = 4 1/4" x 6 1/2"
4 5/8" x 8 7/8"

Catalog Envelopes

Envelope Description:
These are the standard envelope sizes in the catalog category. Each envelope has a vertical orientation where the flap opens on the shorter end. As you see the sizes vary from the small 6 x 9 catalog envelope to the much larger 12" x 15 1/2". 

Catalog Envelope Sizes:

6" x 9"
6 1/2" x 9 1/2"
7 1/2" x 10 1/2"
9" x 12"
9 1/2" x 12 1/2"
10" x 13"
10" x 15"
11 1/2" x 14 1/2"
12" x 15"
12" x 15 1/2"

Catalog Envelope Formats:

1. Open End Catalog - Gummed Flap
   
2. Open End Catalog - Peel & Seal™
   
3. Open End Catalog - Clasp/Gummed Flap
   
4. Clear Clasp
5. Tyvek® Catalog
   
6. Button & String Inter-Department Catalog
   

• Booklet Catalog - Gummed Flap

Booklet Envelopes

Description:

A booklet envelope is a type of envelope that opens on the long side, unlike the typical diamond-shaped envelopes with flaps on the short side. Imagine a manila folder but glued on one side and with a sealing flap on the top - that's essentially what a booklet envelope looks like. The most commonly used dimensions being 6" x 9", 9" x 12", and 10" x 13".

Booklet Envelope Sizes:
5 1/2" x 7 1/2"
5 1/2" x 8 1/8"
5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
5 3/4" x 8 7/8"
6" x 9"
6" x 9 1/2"
6 1/2" x 9 1/2"
7" x 10"
7 1/2" x 10 1/2"
8 3/4" x 11 1/2"
9" x 12"
9 1/2" x 12 5/8"
10" x 13"
10" x 15"

Banking & Financial Envelopes

Description:

Banking and financial envelopes are specialized mailing tools designed for the unique needs of banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions. They come in various sizes and styles, but all share some key features:

Security: Often made from thicker paper or with security tinting, they protect sensitive financial documents like checks and statements from being seen through the mail.

Convenience: Many feature pre-printed return addresses, windows for displaying recipient information, and pockets for holding deposit slips or other forms.

Branding: They can be custom printed with banks' logos and colors, reinforcing brand identity and professionalism.

Drive-thru friendly: Some have unique shapes, like the "S-curve" design, making them easier to handle at teller windows and drive-thru lanes.

Think of them as the secure and branded messengers of the financial world, ensuring safe and efficient communication of vital information.

Envelopes Sizes:
3 3/8" x 7 1/8" Open Side - Latex Seal on Flap
3 1/8" x 7" Open End - No Latex Seal on Flap
3 1/8" x 7" Open End - Latex Seal on Flap
3 3/4" x 7 1/16" Open End - No Latex Seal on Flap
3 3/4" x 7 1/16" Open End - Latex Seal on Flap

Coin Envelopes

Description:

Imagine a tiny paper pocket, sturdy enough to hold a handful of coins without bulging or tearing. That's a coin envelope in a nutshell! These little envelopes are like miniature mailboxes, often made of thick paper, keeping your loose change contained and organized. But their uses extend far beyond just pennies and nickels. Churches might use them to collect donations, hair salons for tips, and artists for tiny treasures. They're versatile, these miniature envelopes, ready to hold anything from seeds to samples, keys to trinkets. So next time you see a small, square envelope, don't underestimate its potential – it might just be a coin envelope, full of surprising possibilities.

Coin Envelope Sizes:

3" x 4 1/2"
3 1/8" x 5 1/2"
3 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Square Envelopes

Description:

A square envelope is a type of envelope with a square shape, often used for announcements, advertising, specialty greeting cards, and invitations. It commands attention with its unique shape, modern square flap, and durable side seam construction.

Square envelopes come in various sizes, such as 5 x 5 inches, 6 x 6 inches, and 7 x 7 inches, and they are available in different colors and paper stocks. It's important to note that square envelopes may require additional postage due to being considered "odd-sized" or "nonmachineable" by the postal service, resulting in a higher price for postage.

Square Envelope Sizes:
3 1/4"x 3 1/4"
5" x 5"
5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
6" x 6"
6 1/2" x 6 1/2"
7" x 7"
7 1/2" x 7 1/2"
8" x 8"
8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
9" x 9"
9 1/2" x 9 1/2"

Document Envelopes

Description:

These are the familiar envelopes made of paper or plastic, used to hold and protect physical documents when sending them through the mail or storing them. They come in various sizes, from small envelopes for a few sheets of paper to large ones that can hold legal-sized documents or even binders. Physical document envelopes usually have a flap that can be sealed with adhesive, a string and clasp, or other closure mechanisms.

Document Envelope Sizes:
5"x 11"
9" x 12"
10" x 13"
10 x 15"
12" x 18"

Envelope Sizing Guide
First Dimension = Height
Second Dimension = Length
Example: For the #10 Envelope, the height is 4 1/8" and the length is 9 1/2"