Those were the days when most people actually wrote letters and mailed them to their friends and family. As I’ve mentioned, during this period, most envelopes were made for personal use. They were designed to be compatible with what was the common notepaper size of the day. The numbers 11, 12 and 14 (interesting that there wasn’t a number 13 then or now - I’m guessing it must have something to do with superstition) are all within an eighth or a quarter inch or so in both dimensions. That is the only envelope size on the chart which matches what we use today. Raynor lists the #10 which he calls “Bond Size” as 4 1/8 x 9 ½. In 1876, Samuel Raynor came out with chart that listed the various sizes they offered using the numbering system that has mostly carried over to what we use today. That would not necessarily be the size you got if you ordered some #9s from a different company. So if you ordered a #9 envelope from Samuel Raynor you’d get one that measured 4 x 8 ¾”. At that time, envelope sizes had not yet been standardized among manufacturers. Also used by churches as church offering envelopes as an alternative to the higher cost of a specialized church offering envelope.Samuel Raynor and Co, is the New York firm from the 1800s that seems to be responsible for the numbering of different envelope sizes. The 6-3/4 envelope is also widely used for donations or fundraising by non-profit organizations. Popular with pool services, gardeners, newspapers and other direct to consumer businesses. Because of the smaller size, made to fit personal checks. These are usually used for remittance envelopes to households. When ordered with a window, the check address will show through and since it is smaller than the #10 it fits snug for less movement inside the envelope assuring that the address can be read by the post office. The #9 envelope is also used to send checks. You would include a #9 envelope with an invoice or a statement to make it easier for a customer to pay the bill. Sometimes there is a postage paid indicia on them or even a first class stamp.
Most commonly used as a business reply envelope and included in a mailing so the recipient can return send items back to a remit address usually pre-printed on the envelope. The #9 envelope can also fit an 8-1/2×11 sheet of paper (tri-folded) but just a bit snugger.
These are made to fit inside a #10 envelope. The #9 business size envelopeĪ little smaller than the #10 and that is by design. The #10 envelope is also used as a business stationary envelope printed with company logo and address. This could be a business letter, flyer, contract, advertising, billing, correspondence or even to send small marketing pieces like refrigerator magnets. This envelope is most commonly used to send a tri-folded 8-1/2×11 standard letter size document. I will start with the most common size envelope, the #10 Commercial Flap. Today I am going to just explain the most common size business envelopes with a standard commercial flap which will narrow it down to just three sizes. Most envelopes will have options and features available, including inside security tint, window(s), color paper, peel n seal closure and more. Square flaps, baronial, bankers, pointed, scalloped, standard commercial, etc. There are envelopes for announcements, square envelopes and specialty envelopes with extra large flaps. Envelopes come in a range of sizes from smaller coin size envelopes up to larger 10×13 envelopes used for bigger items such as catalogs. There are many envelopes sizes available from most manufacturers and it is important to understand the different sizes available and what their uses are.
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