---
type: faq
title: "What's the difference between First Class and Standard?"
description: "The main difference comes down to speed and cost. USPS only counts the time a piece spends in transit when it estimates delivery, so the numbers below refl"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/marketing-materials/whats-the-difference-between-first-class-and-standard
tags: ["Marketing Materials", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What's the difference between First Class and Standard?

The main difference comes down to speed and cost. USPS only counts the time a piece spends in transit when it estimates delivery, so the numbers below refl

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