USPS Weight and Mail Class Errors 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

15.999 oz

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Weight exceeds First-Class Mail flat limit of 13 oz

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Weight exceeds the 70 lb maximum for Priority Mail Express

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Error; letters have a maximum weight of 3.5 oz

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Correct; Media Mail allows up to 70 lbs

Answer

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

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