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Weigh a Letter from Photo

Estimate letter weight for correct postage

Is your letter over the one-ounce limit for standard postage? Upload a photo and our AI will estimate the weight based on envelope size, apparent thickness, and content. Avoid postage-due returns by checking first.

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How It Works

1

Take or Upload a Photo

Snap a picture of the object you want to weigh or upload one from your gallery.

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AI Analyzes Weight

Our AI identifies the object and estimates its weight using visual analysis.

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Get Instant Results

Receive accurate weight estimation in grams, ounces, or pounds instantly.

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Letter Weights and How Many Stamps You Need

US first-class letters get one stamp up to 1 oz (28.3 g), then step up. This chart shows where common letters land so you can stamp them right the first time.

LetterWeightPostage
1 sheet + envelope11 g1 stamp (under 1 oz)
3 sheets + envelope20 g1 stamp (under 1 oz)
Greeting card + envelope28 g1 stamp (1 oz)
6 sheets + envelope34 g2 oz rate
Wedding invitation suite42 g2 oz rate
Over 3.5 oz (99 g)99 g+Large envelope / parcel

A sheet of 20 lb paper is ~4.5 g and a #10 envelope ~6.3 g. Thick or rigid mail may also trigger a non-machinable surcharge.

Check Letter Weight Before Mailing

Nothing is more frustrating than having mail returned for insufficient postage. Our AI letter weighing tool estimates the weight of your envelope from a photo, considering the envelope size, visible thickness, and any bulges that suggest extra contents like photos, cards, or multiple pages. Know before you mail whether you need additional postage.

How Many Pages Fit Under One Stamp

The practical question is usually how many sheets you can send before needing extra postage. Four to five sheets of standard 20 lb paper plus a #10 envelope come in just under the 1 oz limit that a single stamp covers. Slip in a stiff greeting card or a sixth page and you cross into the 2 oz rate, as the chart above lays out.

Understanding Postal Weight Limits

Postal services have specific weight tiers that determine postage costs. In the United States, standard letters up to 1 oz require one stamp, with each additional ounce requiring an extra stamp. Letters exceeding certain weight or thickness thresholds are classified as large envelopes or parcels with different pricing. Our tool helps you navigate these thresholds before heading to the mailbox.

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