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Envelope
also called Letter envelope, Mailing envelope
About
An envelope is a lightweight paper packet designed to send flat mail like letters and bills.
Envelopes range in size from tiny coin holders to large catalog mailers meant for unfolded documents. This common business format is built specifically to hold an eight-and-a-half by eleven inch sheet folded into thirds. Because paper is so flat, an empty envelope takes up almost no vertical space until it is filled with contents.
From Wikipedia
An envelope is a common packaging item, usually made of thin, flat material. It is designed to contain a flat object, such as a letter or card.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a standard envelope?
- A typical business envelope is about 9.5 inches (0.241 m) long, 0.03 inches (0.0008 m) thick, and weighs roughly 0.18 ounces (0.005 kg). It is about the length of an unsharpened pencil and weighs the same as a single US nickel.
Weight
0.176 oz (5 g)
- Length
- 9.49 in (24.1 cm)
- Height
- 0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Quick answer
A typical business envelope is about 9.5 inches (0.241 m) long, 0.03 inches (0.0008 m) thick, and weighs roughly 0.18 ounces (0.005 kg). It is about the length of an unsharpened pencil and weighs the same as a single US nickel.
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