What boxes can I get for free from USPS?
You may already know that anyone shipping a package through USPS can walk into a post office, pick up a free Priority Mail® envelope or box, and pay a flat rate to ship it. But are post office shipping boxes free for businesses as well?
The answer is yes, you can pick up free boxes at the post office. What's more, you can orderUSPS boxes free online. Not ALL of their boxes are free, however. Here's a rundown on what boxes and envelopes you can get free online from the U.S. Postal Service.
Priority Mail Boxes
Shipping boxes can beordered onlineopen_in_newin packs of 10 or 25 (DVD boxes are only available in packs of 25). You can order Priority Mail boxes, including Flat Rate boxes, free of charge.
Priority Mail Boxes
Pay postage based on weight when you ship using these boxes.
- Box - 4 (7 ¼" x 7 ¼" x 6 ½")
- Box - 7 (12 ¼" x 12" x 8 ½")
- Box - 1092 (13 11/16" x 12" x 2 ⅞")
- Box - 1095 (15" x 12" x 3 ⅛")
- Box - 1096L (9 7/16" x 6 7/16" x 2 3/16")
- Box - 1097 (13 7/16" x 11 ⅝" x 2 ½")
- Shoe Box (14 ⅞" x 5 ¼" x 7 ⅜" )
- DVD Box (8 ¾" x 5 9/16" x ⅞" )
Flat Rate® Boxes
Ship these boxes based on a fixed postage amount. If it fits, it ships.
- Flat Rate Small Box (8 11/16" x 5 7/16" x 1 ¾")
- Flat Rate Medium Box - 1 (11 ¼" x 8 ¾" x 6")
- Flat Rate Medium Box - 2 (14 ⅛" x 12" x 3 ½")
- Flat Rate Large Box (12 ¼" x 12" x 6")
- Flat Rate - APO/FPO Box (12 ¼" x 12 ¼" x 6")
Priority Mail Envelopes
Envelopes can be ordered free online in packs of 10.
Priority Mail Envelopes
Pay postage based on weight when you ship using these envelopes.
- Tyvek Envelope (15" x 11 ⅝")
- MILI-PAC Envelope (15" x 11 ⅝")
Flat Rate Envelopes
Ship these envelopes based on a fixed postage amount. If it fits, it ships.
- Flat Rate Envelope (12 ½" x 9 ½" )
- Flat Rate Padded Envelope (12 ½" x 9 ½")
- Flat Rate Small Envelope (10" x 6")
- Flat Rate Legal Envelope (15" x 9 ½")
- Flat Rate Window Envelope (10" x 5")
- Flat Rate Window Envelope (12 ½" x 9 ½")
Priority Mail Express® Boxes
Boxes can be ordered free online in packs of 10 or 25. Pay postage based on weight.
- Box - 1 (11 ¾" x 8 ¾" x 5 ¾")
- Box - 2 (14 ⅛" x 12" x 3 ½")
- Box - 1093 (15" x 12" x 3 ⅛")
Priority Mail Express Envelopes
Envelopes can be ordered free online in packs of 10.
Priority Mail Express Envelopes
Pay postage based on weight when you ship using these envelopes.
- Tyvek Envelope (15" x 11 ⅝")
- Window Envelope (5 ⅞" x 10")
Flat Rate Envelopes
Ship these envelopes based on a fixed postage amount. If it fits, it ships.
- Flat Rate Envelope (12 ½" x 9 ½")
- Padded Flat Rate Envelope (12 ½" x 9 ½")
- Legal Flat Rate Envelope (15" x 9 ½")
Dual-Use Priority Mail/Priority Mail Express
Boxes can be ordered free online in packs of 10 or 20. Pay postage based on weight when you ship.
- Small Tube (25 9/16" x 6" x 5 ¼")
- Medium Tube (38 3/16" x 6 ¼" x 4 ¼")
