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Envelope sizes

A #10 envelope is 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in (104.8 × 241.3 mm) and holds a Letter sheet folded in thirds. DL (110 × 220 mm) does the same for A4.

#10 and DL envelopes overlaid to scale #10 DL 9 1/2 in24.1 cm 4 1/8 in10.5 cm
#10 and DL envelopes overlaid to scale

Measurements

Envelope sizes
EnvelopeWidthLengthHolds
#10 envelope4.13 in10.5 cm9.5 in24.1 cmStandard U.S. business letter, fits Letter folded in thirds
#9 envelope3.88 in9.8 cm8.88 in22.5 cmReply envelope that fits inside a #10
A7 envelope5.25 in13.3 cm7.25 in18.4 cmInvitations and 5 × 7 cards
DL envelope4.33 in11 cm8.66 in22 cmA4 folded in thirds (ISO 269)
C6 envelope4.49 in11.4 cm6.38 in16.2 cmA4 folded twice (A6)
C5 envelope6.38 in16.2 cm9.02 in22.9 cmA4 folded once (A5)
C4 envelope9.02 in22.9 cm12.76 in32.4 cmA4 unfolded

Questions people ask

What envelope fits a Letter sheet folded in thirds?

A #10 envelope (4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in).

Related sizes

Sources and method

  • ISO 269 envelope sizes
  • U.S. commercial envelope sizes

Imperial and metric values are converted with 1 in = 25.4 mm exactly and rounded only for display. Found a mistake? Report it and we will correct the page.