Compact letter: Weight – dimensions & postage

Compact letter
The compact letter is almost like the standard letter, but the letter may weigh up to 50 g and be 1 cm high. However, at 1.00 euro, the letter is also slightly more expensive than the standard letter.

Compact letter

1,10 €
up to 50 g

Dimensions

Length: 10 - 23.5 cm* | Width: 7 - 12.5 cm | Height: up to 1 cm

Basic product

Compact letter
€ 1,10
  • Basic shipment tracking*
  • No liability
Popular

Priority shipment

Compact letter
  • The product has been discontinued.

Registered mail

Compact letter
€ 3,45
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 20 €

Standard registered mail

Compact letter
€ 3,75
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €

Handwritten registered letter

Compact letter
€ 5,95
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €

Express

€ 12,50
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 500 €
  • Standard up to 0.5 kg, shipping up to 31.5 kg possible for an extra charge**
  • Booking a pick-up possible***

* The shipment is not tracked to the delivery address. Only the processing of the consignment in the origin and destination letter center is documented.

** up to 2 kg 14 €, up to 5 kg 15 €, up to 10 kg 25 €, up to 20 kg 30 €, up to 31.5 kg 45 €

*** Additional costs for collection € 3.00

Size and weight

  • Dimensions up to length: 23.5 cm x width: 12.5 cm x height: 1 cm
  • Weight up to 50 g – 8 pages
  • DIN long or C6 envelope

Content

  • Letters
  • Documents
  • Greeting cards
  • unsuitable for goods or other objects

Prices

Depending on the
  • Weight,
  • the size
  • the liability
  • Shipment tracking
  • national or international
  • and the shipping destination.

Franking

Sufficient postage per

  • Stamp,
  • franking via app or
  • create stamps online.

Running times

National Regular

  • 1-2 days,
  • may vary by region.

Addressing

The envelope

  • Use an envelope with a window,
  • Otherwise write the address at the bottom right,
  • with the correct address,
  • write clearly,
  • Dark lettering on a white or pastel-colored background.
Briefumschlag
Source: Deutsche Post AG, www.deutschepost.de ➚

About the author: Over the last few years, Mr Schmidt has become increasingly involved in logistics at Subke GmbH. Previously, he implemented online shops, marketing and SEO strategies himself. He knows the requirements and challenges that an online business brings for retailers.

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