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Measuring | Window
Size and Placement | Standard Envelope Sizes
Measuring
The standard sizes of a particular envelope will
vary depending on what type of envelope you are going to be using. To see some
of the standard sizes that are available for the different types of envelopes,
see Standard Envelope Sizes.
Shown below is how to measure an envelope when
you are determining the size.
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Flat Envelopes
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Catalog: 9" x 12"
Width = 9" Length = 12"
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How to Measure: Measure "width"
x "length".
Width: Is always the shorter measurement.
Length: Is always the longer measurement.
Do Not Include the Flap in the Measurement.
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#10 Regular: 4 1/8" x 9 1/2"
Width = 4 1/8" Length = 9 1/2"
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Expansion Envelope: 9 1/2" x 13"
x 2"
Width = 9 1/2" Length = 13"
Thickness = 2"
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Expansion
Envelopes
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Measure width and length the same as shown on the
Flat envelopes, using the shorter measurement as the width and the longer
measurement as the length.
When measuring the Gusset Edge, measure the
distance from the fold of the flap to the first score line at the bottom.
If the flat size is also requested, measure the gusset edge from the
fold of the flap to the actual bottom edge of the unexpanded envelope.
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Note: An expansion envelope will have
a 3rd measurement which is the thickness that the envelope expands
to.
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Gusset Edge: The area on the sides of
an envelope that allow the envelope to expand.
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Window
Size and Placement
Most any type of envelope can have a window cut into
it. There are many standard window sizes available for the different types of
envelopes. Custom size windows are also available for all types of envelopes.
A special upcharge is usually charged for custom windows to be added.
| Window: A cut out
opening that allows a portion of the content of the envelope to be seen,
such as a mailing address or a special message. |
Shown below is how to measure
the window size and placement of the window on the envelope.
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How to Measure Window Size:
Measure: Height x Width
First measurement is the height.
Second measurement is the width.
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Note: When measuring,
have flap at top.
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Standard Window Size: 1 1/8"
x 4 1/2"
Height = 1 1/8" Width = 4 1/2"
Placement:
From Left = 7/8"
From Bottom = 1/2"
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Placement of Window:
Measure from left edge of envelope to left edge
of the window.
Measure up from bottom edge of envelope to bottom edge of window.
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Standard Envelope Sizes
To see some of the standard sizes that are available for the
different types of envelopes, click on the envelope type below. To see a description
of the different types of envelopes, see Envelope
Types.
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