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There Standard Envelope Sizes?
by
Tim Campbell, editor
T
here
are a whole lot of different envelope styles from catalog to announcement
to commercial envelopes. They also come in many different sizes and colors.
What's best for
you?
If you want to print a project on a particular paper stock with a
matching envelope, it's a good idea to make sure that the envelopes are available
first. Not all paper stocks have matching envelopes. You can often have envelopes
custom-made but it can be a costly proposition and there will likely be a large
minimum quantity.
Size matters
Be sure to take into account that the sizes below are the envelope's
dimensions. Whatever you want to go in them will have to be smaller than these
sizes (by an 1/8" on each side minimum) or it will be tough to load the envelope.
Please note: we don't
manufacture or distribute envelopes. This information is provided as a
general guide.
Announcement
These
are very common envelopes and are used for cards and invitations. The
flaps can be pointed, flat or even deckled (like ripped paper).
|
#
|
Size
|
|
#
|
Size
|
| A-2 |
4 3/8"
x 5 3/4" |
 |
A-8 |
5 1/2"
x 8 1/2' |
| A-6 |
4 3/4"
x 6 1/2" |
|
A-10 |
6 1/4"
x 9 5/8" |
| A-7 |
5 1/4"
x 7 1/4" |
|
Slim |
3 7/8"
x 8 7/8" |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Baronial
These
are more formal envelopes, are deeper and typically use a pointed flap.
They're mostly used for invitations.
|
#
|
Size
|
|
#
|
Size
|
| 2 |
3 3/16"
x 4 1/4" |
 |
5 1/2 |
4 3/8"
x 5 5/8" |
| 4 |
3 5/8"
x 4 5/8" |
|
5 3/4 |
4 1/2"
x 5 3/4" |
| 5 |
4 1/8"
x 5 1/8" |
|
6 |
5" x 6" |
| 5 1/4 |
4 1/4"
x 5 1/4" |
|
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|
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Commercial
These
are that standard-sized envelopes that we send and receive every day.
They come in a variety of sizes and colors.
|
#
|
Size
|
|
#
|
Size
|
| 6 1/4 |
3 1/2"
x 6" |
 |
10 |
4 1/8"
x 9 1/2" |
| 6 3/4 |
3 5/8"
x 6 1/2" |
|
11 |
4 1/2"
x 10 3/8" |
| 8 |
3 7/8"
x 7 1/2" |
|
12 |
4 3/4"
x 11" |
| 8 5/8
|
3 5/8"
x 8 5/8" |
|
14 |
5" x 11
1/2" |
| 9 |
3 7/8"
x 8 7/8" |
|
|
|
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 |
 |
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 |
Booklet
These
envelopes are the kind that one would typically find in direct mail. They're
used for sending catalogs, folders and the like.
|
#
|
Size
|
|
#
|
Size
|
| 3 |
4 3/4"
x 6 1/2" |
 |
7 1/2 |
7 1/2"
x 10 1/2" |
| 5 |
5 1/2"
x 8 1/2" |
|
9 |
8 3/4"
x 11 1/2" |
| 6 |
5 3/4"
x 8 7/8" |
|
9 1/2 |
9" x 12" |
| 6 1/2
|
6" x 9" |
|
10 |
9 1/2"
x 12 5/8" |
| 7 |
6 1/4"
x 9 5/8" |
|
13 |
10" x 13" |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Metal Clasp
The
envelopes that we've all come to know and love. Who hasn't been impaled
by one of those lovely little clasps?
|
#
|
Size
|
|
#
|
Size
|
| 10 |
3 3/8"
x 6" |
 |
83 |
8 1/2"
x 11 1/2" |
| 15 |
4" x 6
3/8" |
|
87 |
8 3/4"
x 11 1/4" |
| 25 |
4 5/8"
x 6 3/4" |
|
90 |
9" x 12" |
| 35 |
6" x 9" |
|
93 |
9 1/2"
x 12 1/2" |
| 50 |
5 1/2"
x 8 1/4" |
|
94 |
9 1/4"
x 14 1/2" |
| 55 |
6" x 9" |
|
95 |
10" x 12" |
| 63 |
6 1/2"
x 9 1/2" |
|
97 |
10" x 13" |
| 68 |
7" x 10" |
|
98 |
10" x 15" |
| 75 |
7 1/2"
x 10" |
|
105 |
11 1/2"
x 14 1/2" |
| 80 |
8" x 11" |
|
110 |
12" x 15
1/2" |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Catalog
This
style of envelope is mainly used for, as the name might suggest, catalogs
as well as magazines and reports.
|
#
|
Size
|
|
#
|
Size
|
| 1 |
6" x 9" |
 |
9 1/2 |
8 1/2"
x 10 1/2" |
| 1 3/4 |
6 1/2"
x 9 1/2" |
|
9 3/4 |
8 3/4"
x 11 1/4" |
| 2 |
6 1/2"
x 10" |
|
10 1/2 |
9" x 12" |
| 3 |
7" x 10" |
|
12 1/2 |
9 1/2"
x 12 1/2" |
| 6 |
7 1/2"
x 10 1/2" |
|
13 1/2 |
10" x 13" |
| 7 |
8" x 11" |
|
14 1/4 |
11 1/4 "
x 14 1/4" |
| 8 |
8 1/4"
x 11 1/4" |
|
14 1/2 |
11 1/2 "
x 14 1/2" |
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