Shipping Cost Estimator
Estimate shipping costs based on package weight, dimensions, distance, and carrier type.
Supports both lb/in and kg/cm units.
Estimated Shipping Cost
Shipping cost is based on the greater of actual weight or dimensional (volumetric) weight.
Dimensional weight formula:
Imperial (inches/pounds):
Dim Weight (lb) = (Length × Width × Height) / 139
Metric (cm/kg):
Dim Weight (kg) = (Length × Width × Height) / 5000
Carriers charge based on whichever is higher: actual weight or dimensional weight. This is called billable weight.
Estimated cost:
Cost = Billable Weight × Rate Per Unit × Distance Factor
Typical carrier rate ranges (per lb, domestic US):
- Ground: $0.20–$0.50/lb
- Express (2-day): $0.50–$1.00/lb
- Overnight/Priority: $1.00–$3.00/lb
- Freight/LTL: $0.10–$0.30/lb (for heavy shipments)
Distance factors:
- Local (under 300 mi): 1.0×
- Regional (300–1,000 mi): 1.3×
- National (1,000+ mi): 1.6×
- International: 2.5–4.0×
Note: These are rough estimates. Actual rates vary by carrier, volume discounts, and surcharges.