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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.

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

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 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.

✅ 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.