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Shipping Cost Optimizer

Compare carrier rates across USPS, UPS, and FedEx for your package.

Cheapest Rate

$6.95

Inputs

lbs
in
in
in

Comparison

USPS Rate

$6.95

UPS Rate

$13.48

FedEx Rate

$13.77

Cheapest Carrier (1=USPS, 2=UPS, 3=FedEx)

1

Billable Weight

4.1 lbs

Monthly Savings (vs Most Expensive)

$1,364.00

Annual Savings

$16,368.00

Savings Breakdown

How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Package Weight (lbs) and Dimensions (Length x Width x Height in inches).
  2. Set Shipping Zone and Monthly Shipments volume.
  3. Review Cheapest Rate and the cost comparison across major carriers.
  4. Use dimensional weight vs. actual weight to understand which drives the rate.
  5. Apply rate insights to negotiate volume discounts or switch carriers for significant savings.

How the result changes with Shipping Zone

Shipping ZoneCheapest Rate
1.8$5.35
3.8$6.35
6.2$7.55
8.2$8.55

What each input means

Package Weight
Actual package weight in pounds.
Length
Package length in inches.
Width
Package width in inches.
Height
Package height in inches.
Shipping Zone
USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping zone (1-9, higher = farther).
Monthly Shipments
Average number of shipments per month for volume discounts.

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    Package Weight = 2, Length = 12, Width = 8, Height = 6 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Cheapest Rate
    6.95 = $6.95
  3. Calculate USPS Rate
    USPS Rate
    6.95 = $6.95
  4. Calculate UPS Rate
    UPS Rate
    13.48 = $13.48

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