marknfran

Has anyone done the math and found out how many 5" squares you can send in an envelope for 44 cents? How about the 4" and the 3" squares? If it is worthwhile I would send them all around the quilting board for those who need them. Postage is so high now I cannot afford the shipping most of the time.

Jennifer22206

I'd imagine around 25 or so 5" squares if you're using a card size envelope. I'm sure you can get more in if you put the squares in saran wrap and suck all the air out of it.

marknfran

Keep in mind you cannot go over the one ounce to send it for 44 cents.

donnajean

It also won't go for .44 if there is a bulge in the envelope. The envelope has to go through their machine for the $.44 rate.

marknfran

BUMMER! :thumbdown:

amma

Yes, it has to be less than 1/4" thick. However, you can stack them in the envelope side by side :wink: :D:D:D

Jennifer22206

Yep, I know about the stacking side by side, and that's also why I suggested the saran wrap to suck the air out.

DebbyT

Here is a link to check out the limits -- Maximum envelope size is 6 1/8" high X 11 1/2" long. There is a surcharge for lumpy or over 1/4" thick. There is a change in April 2011. The extra ounce and surcharge will increase to .20, letters will stay .44.
http://www.usps.com/prices/first-class-mail-prices.htm

mommamac

I rec'd (12) 5" squares this week in a business envel. - it had 3 stamps on it. They were wrapped in saran wrap side by side.

ptquilts

i can send 65 2" squares in a legal size envelope for the one ounce rate.