Send letter: how many stamps and what value? | bpost

The number of stamps and their total value depend on the size and weight of your shipment

Standardized size

Valid sizes

A4 folded in 3 (210 x 99 mm)
A4 folded in 4 (148 x 99 mm)
Maximum thickness: 5 mm
Minimum dimensions: 90 x 140 mm
Maximum dimensions: 125 x 235 mm
Always rectangular (not square)

Letter weight and stamp value

Weight
Necessary value on your letter  
Less than 50 g
1
If your letter weighs more than 50 grams, take a look at the rules for non-standardized size.
Non-standardized size

Valid sizes

A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A4 folded in 2 (148 x 210 mm)
Maximum thickness: 30 mm
Maximum length: 350 mm
Maximum width: 230 mm
Rectangular or square

Letter weight and stamp value

Weight
Necessary value on your letter  
0 -100 g
2
100 - 350 g
3
350 g - 1 kg
5
1 kg - 2 kg
7
Parcels
If your letter is heavier than 2 kg or larger or thicker than a non-standardized letter, please check to send a parcel.

Use Europe stamps (in Europe) or World stamps (outside Europe) for your letter abroad.

Standardized size

Valid sizes

A4 folded in 3 (210 x 99 mm)
A4 folded in 4 (148 x 99 mm)
Maximum thickness: 5 mm
Minimum dimensions: 90 x 140 mm
Maximum dimensions: 125 x 235 mm
Always rectangular (not square)

Letter weight and stamp value

Weight
Necessary value on your letter  
Less than 50 g
1
If your letter weighs more than 50 grams, take a look at the rules for non-standardized size.
For sending your letter abroad, use Europe or World stamps.
Non-standardized size

Valid sizes

A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A4 folded in 2 (148 x 210 mm)
Maximum thickness: 30 mm
Maximum length: 350 mm
Maximum width: 230 mm
Rectangular or square

Letter weight and stamp value

Weight
Necessary value on your letter  
0 -100 g
3
100 - 350 g
5
350 g - 1 kg
8
1 kg - 2 kg
16
Parcels
If your letter is heavier than 2 kg or larger or thicker than a non-standardized letter, please check to send a parcel abroad.

Calculate the current price for your letter

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Buying stamps?

Order stamps easily in the eShop or buy them at a point of sales near you.

Your stamps will always remain valid, even if stamps would become more expensive in the future.

Did you know...

Did you know...

That there are stamps  for domestic letters with value 2? You can use those instead of two stamps with value 1.

Order them in the eShop or ask for them in a point of sale.