ENVELOPE SIZES
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
ANNOUNCEMENT
Also called A-style, this contemporary design is ideal for photographs, greeting cards, small booklets, and promotional pieces. Do not use the A-4 size with metric A-4 paper, which fits into a DL size commercial envelope.
TYPE SIZE ENCLOSURE
A-2 4.375" x 5.75" 4.25" x 5.5"
A-6 4.75" x 6.5" 4.625" x 6.25"
A-7 5.25" x 7.25" 5" x 7"
A-8 5.5" x 8.125" 5.25" x 7.75"
A-9 5.75" x 8.875" 5.5" x 8.625"
A-10 6" x 9.5" 5.75" x 9.25"
BARONIAL
Deep pointed flap traditionally used for formal announcements and invitations. Not recommended for machine insertion.
TYPE SIZE ENCLOSURE
Professional* 2.125" x 3.625" 2" x 3.5"
#16 (Mrs.)* 2.375" x 3.375" 2.25" x 3.125"
#17 (Mr. & Mrs.)* 2.6875" x 3.6875" 2.5625" x 3.5625"
Gladstone* 3.563" x 5.562" 3.375" x 5.375"
4-Bar 3.625" x 5.125" 3.475" x 4.875"
5 1/2 - Bar 4.375" x 5.75" 4.25" x 5.5"
6-Bar/Walton Outside 4.75" x 6.5" 4.625" x 6.25"
Lee 5.25" x 7.25" 5.125" x 7"
Linwood/Minona Inside 5.25" x 7.5" 5" x 7.25"
Minona Outside 5.5" x 7.75" 5.25" x 7.5"
*This size is too small to mail.
BOOKLET
This style is ideal for annual reports, brochures, sales materials, and more. The longer open side makes it acceptable for automatic insertion.
TYPE SIZE ENCLOSURE
3 4.75" x 6.5" 4.5" x 6"
4 1/2 5.5" x 7.5" 5.25" x 7"
5 5.5" x 8.125" 5.25" x 7.625"
6 5.75" x 8.875" 5.5" x 8.375"
6 1/2 6" x 9" 5.75" x 9"
6 5/8 6" x 9.5" 5.75" x 9"
6 3/4 6.5" x 9.5" 6.25" x 9"
7 1/4 7" x 10" 6.75" x 9.5"
7 1/2 7.5" x 10.5" 7.25" x 10"
9 8.75" x 11.5" 8.5" x 11"
9 1/2 9" x 12" 8.75" x 11.5"
10 9.5" x 12.625" 9.25" x 12.125"
13 10" x 13" 9.75" x 12.5"
BUSINESS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Widely used for business and personal correspondence. Commercial and Side Seam flap styles are ideal for machine insertion. Wallet flaps provide a large area ideal for imprinting. Square flaps are contemporary, but not recommended for machine insertion.
TYPE SIZE ENCLOSURE
6 1/4 3.5" x 6" 3.25" x 5.75"
6 3/4 3.625" x 6.5" 3.5" x 6.25"
8 5/8 3.625" x 8.625" 3.5" x 8.375"
7 3.75" x 6.75" 3.5" x 6.5"
Monarch(7 3/4) 3.875" x 7.5" 3.75" x 7.25"
9 3.875" x 8.875" 3.75" x 8.675"
9(Policy) 4" x 9" 3.75" x 8.5"
10 4.125" x 9.5" 4" x 9.25"
DL 4.313" x 8.625" 4.125" x 8.375"
11 4.5" x 10.375" 4.25" x 10.125"
12 4.75" x 11" 4.5" x 10.75"
14 5" x 11.5" 4.75" x 11.25"
16 6" x 12" 5.75" x 11.75"
CATALOG
Center seam makes this style more durable for mailing heavy-weight materials. These envelopes cannot be processed through inserting equipment or run through a laser printer. They open on the shorter side.
TYPE SIZE ENCLOSURE
1 6" x 9" 5.75" x 8.75"
1 3/4 6.5" x 9.5" 6.25" x 9.25"
3 7" x 10" 6.75" x 9.5"
6 7.5" x 10.5" 7.25" x 10"
8 8.25" x 11.25" 8" x 10.75"
9 3/4 8.75" x 11.25" 8.5" x 10.75"
10 1/2 9" x 12" 8.75" x 11.5"
12 1/2 9.5" x 12.5" 9.25" x 12"
13 1/2 10" x 13" 9.75" x 12.5"
14 1/2 11.5" x 14.5" 11.25" x 14"
15 10" x 15" 9.75" x 14.5"
15 1/2 12" x 15.5" 11.75" x 15"
SQUARE
This unusual shape attracts attention to contents. Square envelopes are non-standard and require additional postage to mail.
TYPE SIZE ENCLOSURE
5" 5" x 5" 4.75" x 4.75"
5 1/2" 5.5" x 5.5" 5.25" x 5.25"
6" 6" x 6" 5.75" x 5.75"
6 1/2" 6.5" x 6.5" 6.25" x 6.25"
7" 7" x 7" 6.75" x 6.75"
7 1/2" 7.5" x 7.5" 7.25" x 7.25"
8" 8" x 8" 7.75" x 7.75"
8 1/2" 8.5" x 8.5" 8.25" x 8.25"
9" 9" x 9" 8.75" x 8.75"
9 1/2" 9.5" x 9.5" 9.25" x 9.25"
10" 10" x 10" 9.75" x 9.75"
13 1/2" 13.5" x 13.5" 13.25" x 13.25"
ENVELOPE TYPES AND SIZES IN LITTLETON, CO
At first glance, an envelope is just a container for something else to be sent through the mail or to contain papers of some kind. But when you get envelopes from AlphaGraphics Littleton, you get much more than just a container. With options for every need, we have the envelope for you.
EVERY SIZE ENVELOPE YOU NEED
Envelopes are available in nearly every size you can imagine. Here are just some of the typical sizes you can find.
Announcement
These envelopes are common for sending wedding and shower announcements as well as thank you and other types of folded cards.
- A2 – fits a 4.25x5.5 card
- A6 – fits a 4.625x6.25 card
- A7 – fits a 5x7 card
Business & Correspondence
These commonly used envelopes are ideal for payment processing and invoicing, sending letters and correspondence.
- 6 ¾ - fits a 3.5x6.25 card or letter
- #9 – fits a 3.75x8.625
- #10 – fits a 4x9.25 piece (a folded standard letter)
Catalog & Booklet
These envelopes are ideally suited for sending documents or booklets with multiple pages and fit most standard size booklets and papers.
- 6x9 – fits a 5.75x8.75 piece
- 9x12 – fits an 8.75x11.5 piece
These are the most common sizes and types of envelopes, but many more are available, and we can even create a custom sized envelope for your needs and depending on the quantity desired.
THE OPTIONS YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
When you are selecting your envelope, consider your audience and what you want them to get out of the experience. If it is a marketing piece, jazz up the envelope a bit with some creative designs or other graphics. We can also customize your envelope with these options:
- Custom printing – offset or digital printing to meet your needs
- Converting – print flat sheets of paper with printed designs and then convert to an envelope
- Foil stamping – make a lasting impression with elegant foil stamping
- Embossing – add texture with embossing or debossing
- Addressing and mailing – we also offer a full suite of mailing and addressing options
At AlphaGraphics Littleton, we know how to find the right envelope for your business or personal needs. Whether the solution seems simple or complex, we have the envelope for you. To start working with our print and marketing experts, visit our convenient location, request a quote online or call us at (303) 797-2522.