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.
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Compact letter

1,00 €
up to 50 g

Dimensions

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

Basic product

Compact letter
€ 1,00
  • Basic shipment tracking*
  • No liability
The Deutsche Post standard product "Basic shipment tracking" only shows the processing of the shipment at the Deutsche Post origin and destination letter center. The delivery route to the receiving address is not documented. There is no liability for damage or loss of the shipment.
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Priority shipment

Compact letter
€ 2,10
  • Shipment tracking*
  • No liability
With Deutsche Post's "Prio shipment" product, the shipment is given preferential treatment when it is handed in at a Deutsche Post branch. Delivery of the shipment the next day is more likely. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. There is no written proof of delivery by the recipient or deliverer. There is no liability for damage or loss of the shipment.

Registered mail

Compact letter
€ 3,35
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 20 €
The Deutsche Post product "Registered mail" documents the time of delivery in the recipient's letterbox or mailbox by means of the signature of the deliverer (Deutsche Post employee). The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €20 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

Standard registered mail

Compact letter
€ 3,65
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €
With the Deutsche Post "Registered mail" product, the item is only handed over personally to the recipient or a person authorized in writing against a signature. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €25 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

Handwritten registered letter

Compact letter
€ 5,85
  • Shipment tracking
  • Liability up to 25 €
Deutsche Post's personal registered mail is only handed over to the recipient personally against signature. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €25 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment.

Express

Compact letter
€ 11,00
  • 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***
Express shipping is carried out via the "ExpressEasy" product from DHL. The shipment will be delivered the next day. Next day delivery options before 9 am, before 10 am, or before 12 pm possible. The status of the shipment (current processing status of your shipment) can be viewed online. Deutsche Post is liable for up to €500 in the event of loss or damage to the shipment. In addition to delivery to a Deutsche Post branch, it is also possible to book a collection of the consignment. The shipment costs €11.00 for a weight of up to 0.5 kg. Shipping with a higher weight is also possible for an additional charge.
To the postage advisor

* 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.
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Source: Deutsche Post AG, www.deutschepost.de ➚

Mailing overview

Standard letter

0,85 €
up to 20 g

Dimensions

L: 140-235 mm* W: 90-125 mm H: up to 5 mm
More info

Large letter

1,60 €
500 g

Dimensions

L: 100-353 mm* W: 70-250 mm H: up to 20 mm
More info

Maxi letter

2.75 €
up to 1,000 g

Dimensions

L: 100-353 mm* W: 70-250 mm H: up to 50 mm
More info

Maxi Letter Plus

4.95 €
up to 2,000 g

Dimensions

L: maximum 600 mm* W: maximum 300 mm H: maximum 150 mm or: length + width + height = 900 mm**
More info

Postcard

Rectangular € 0.70
Square € 1.60

Dimensions

L: 140-235 mm* W: 90-125 mm Basis weight 150-500 g/m2
More info
  • Updated on 11.09.24

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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