FAQ

A standard greeting card typically measures 5 x 7 inches (A7 size) when folded. This size is popular for birthday cards, thank-you notes, holiday cards, and more. It fits perfectly into an A7 envelope and offers enough space for design and personal messages without feeling oversized.

A greeting card is a folded paper or digital design featuring a message intended to convey emotions or sentiments for occasions like birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or condolences.

✅ Recyclable greeting cards:

• Made of plain paper or cardstock

• Printed with non-metallic inks

• No glitter, foil, plastic, ribbons, or glued-on decorations

You can place these in your regular paper recycling bin.

❌ Not recyclable greeting cards:

• Cards with glitter, foil, metallic inks

• Cards with plastic windows, buttons, or glued embellishments

• Musical cards with batteries or electronic parts

These need to be thrown in the trash, or the battery/electronic part should be removed and taken to an e-waste center, if possible.

When mailing a greeting card, the number of stamps you need depends mainly on the card’s size, thickness, and weight.

✉️ Standard Greeting Card Stamp Requirements:

• One First-Class Forever Stamp (currently 66¢ in the U.S. as of 2025)

  • Covers a standard-sized, rectangular card up to 1/4 inch thick and weighing up to 1 ounce

  • Typical size: 5 x 7 inches or smaller

  • No extra decorations or bulky elements

When You Might Need More Than One Stamp:

• If the card is oversized (larger than 6-1/8 inches tall, 11-1/2 inches long, or 1/4 inch thick)

• If the card weighs more than 1 ounce (e.g., with extra inserts, photos, or heavy cardstock)

• If the card is square-shaped — square envelopes require additional postage

How to Check Exact Postage:

• Weigh your card and envelope on a kitchen scale

• Use the USPS postage price calculator online

• Visit the post office for precise postage to avoid delays or return

A typical greeting card weighs between 0.5 and 1 ounce (about 14 to 28 grams), depending on its size, paper quality, and any additional embellishments.

Typical Weight Breakdown:

• Standard 5 x 7 inch card on cardstock: ~0.6 to 0.9 ounces

• Cards with envelopes: usually around 1 ounce total

• Heavier cards with multiple layers, inserts, or decorations can weigh more than 1 ounce, which may require additional postage

Why Card Weight Matters:

• Postal rates are based on weight — cards under 1 ounce usually need only one First-Class Forever Stamp (currently 66¢ in the U.S.)

• Cards over 1 ounce require additional postage

• Knowing the weight helps avoid mailing delays or return to sender