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 (70x99 mm)
A4 folded in 4 (52,5x74,25 mm)
min. 90x140 mm - max. 125x235 mm
Always rectangular

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 (210x297 mm)
A4 folded in 2 (148x210 mm)
Thickness: max. 30 mm
Length: max. 350 mm
Width: max. 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 (70x99 mm)
A4 folded in 4 (52,5x74,25 mm)
min. 90x140 mm - max. 125x235 mm
Always rectangular

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 (210x297 mm)
A4 folded in 2 (148x210 mm)
Thickness: max. 30 mm
Length: max. 350 mm
Width: max. 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
10
1 kg - 2 kg
20
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

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

Buying stamps?

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

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.