Weight and Mail Class Errors Flashcards

A package weighing 14 oz is labeled as First-Class Package Service. What is the maximum weight allowed for this class?

Answer: 15.999 oz

First-Class Package Service accepts packages up to 15.999 oz (just under 1 pound).

A mailer submits a flat weighing 18 oz marked as First-Class Mail. What error is present?

Answer: Weight exceeds First-Class Mail flat limit of 13 oz

First-Class Mail flats have a maximum weight of 13 oz; this piece exceeds that limit.

A Priority Mail Express envelope is submitted weighing 72 lbs. What error exists?

Answer: Weight exceeds the 70 lb maximum for Priority Mail Express

Priority Mail Express has a maximum weight of 70 lbs; 72 lbs exceeds this limit.

A letter weighing 4 oz is mailed at the single-piece First-Class letter rate. What is the correct assessment?

Answer: Error; letters have a maximum weight of 3.5 oz

First-Class Mail letters have a maximum weight of 3.5 oz; a 4 oz piece must be mailed as a flat.

A Media Mail package contains a DVD weighing 8 lbs. Which statement is correct?

Answer: Correct; Media Mail allows up to 70 lbs

Media Mail accepts packages up to 70 lbs, so 8 lbs is within the weight limit.

A USPS Retail Ground package weighing 71 lbs is submitted. What error is present?

Answer: Weight exceeds the 70 lb maximum for Retail Ground

USPS Retail Ground has a 70 lb weight maximum; 71 lbs exceeds this limit.

A large envelope (flat) weighing 14 oz is submitted as First-Class Mail Flats. What should be detected?

Answer: Error; the weight exceeds the 13 oz flat limit

First-Class Mail flats have a 13 oz weight ceiling; 14 oz requires upgrading to Priority Mail.