Invitations & Cards
A-style announcement envelopes are a common choice for invitations, greeting cards and smaller premium printed pieces.
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ENVELOPE SIZE GUIDE
Envelope Sizes by Style
Use this guide to compare common announcement, commercial, catalog, booklet, remittance and donation envelope sizes, along with typical insert dimensions and use cases.
Compare finished envelope dimensions
Match inserts to common envelope styles
Understand which envelope type fits the application
ENVELOPE STYLES
A-StyleAnnouncements, invitations and cards
CommercialBusiness letters, statements and invoices
CatalogFlat documents and reports
BookletBooklets, catalogs and thicker inserts
RemittancePayments, donations and returned information
DonationOfferings, tithes and contributions
Common Envelope Types
Use the visual guide below to identify the envelope style you need, then compare the detailed sizes further down the page.
Finished SizesSee width and height for common envelope formats
Insert SizesCompare recommended insert dimensions
Style DifferencesUnderstand flap location and common applications
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ANNOUNCEMENT ENVELOPES
A-Style Envelope Sizes
The “A” in A-Style stands for Announcement.
These square-flap envelopes are commonly used with invitations, greeting cards, small booklets and brochures when a more refined presentation is desired.
BUSINESS MAILING
Commercial Envelope Sizes
Commercial envelopes are the standard format for everyday business correspondence and mailed documents.
They are commonly used for letters, invoices, statements and other routine business mail. The #10 is one of the most widely used commercial envelope sizes.
DOCUMENT MAILING
Catalog Envelope Sizes
Catalog envelopes are designed for larger documents that should remain flat rather than folded.
Catalog envelopes have the flap along the shorter side and are commonly used for documents, reports, catalogs, folders and other flat printed materials.
BOOKLETS & THICKER INSERTS
Booklet Envelope Sizes
Booklet envelopes provide more room for catalogs, booklets, magazines and thicker printed pieces.
Unlike catalog envelopes, booklet envelopes have the flap along the long edge. They work well for booklets, catalogs, magazines, presentation materials and similar inserts.
PAYMENTS & DONATIONS
Remittance Envelope Sizes
Remittance envelopes use a large flap that can provide additional space for payment or donor information.
These envelopes are commonly used by religious organizations, nonprofits and fundraising groups for collecting donations, payments and returned information.
OFFERING & TITHE ENVELOPES
Donation Envelope Sizes
Donation envelopes are commonly used by religious organizations and nonprofits for collecting contributions.
They may also be called offering, pew or tithe envelopes. This smaller format is intended primarily for in-person collection rather than standard mailing.
CHOOSING AN ENVELOPE
Which Envelope Style Should You Use?
The right envelope depends on the size and thickness of the insert, how the piece will be mailed or distributed, and the presentation you want.
Business Correspondence
Commercial envelopes are suited to invoices, statements, letters and other common business-mail applications.
Flat Documents
Catalog and booklet envelopes are useful when larger documents, reports, catalogs or booklets should remain unfolded.
Payments & Donations
Remittance envelopes are designed for collecting information and payments, while donation envelopes are commonly used for offerings and contributions.
Thicker Materials
Booklet envelopes can accommodate thicker printed materials such as magazines, catalogs and presentation kits.
Custom Printed Envelopes
MMPrint can print logos, return addresses, branding and other artwork on many common envelope sizes and styles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does A-style mean for envelopes?
The “A” stands for Announcement. A-style envelopes typically have a square flap and are commonly used for invitations, greeting cards, brochures and other presentation-oriented mail pieces.
What is the difference between a catalog envelope and a booklet envelope?
Both are used for larger flat inserts, but catalog envelopes have the flap along the short edge while booklet envelopes have the flap along the long edge.
What is a #10 envelope?
A #10 commercial envelope measures 9.5" × 4.125" and is one of the most common sizes for business correspondence.
What is a remittance envelope used for?
Remittance envelopes are designed to collect payments, donations or other information and are commonly used by nonprofits, religious organizations and fundraising programs.
Are donation envelopes the same as offering or tithe envelopes?
Yes. Donation envelopes may also be referred to as offering, pew or tithe envelopes and are commonly used by religious and nonprofit organizations.
Can donation envelopes be mailed through USPS?
The donation envelope size shown in this guide does not meet standard USPS mailing-size requirements and is intended primarily for in-person collection.
CUSTOM ENVELOPE PRINTING
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