Find your Cubic tier and see when pricing by box size beats pricing by weight.
Find your tierHow carriers charge for box size, and how to work out your billable weight.
Learn morePeak-season surcharges from USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL, with dates and amounts.
See the surchargesBox sizes, prices, and when Flat Rate costs less than weight-based pricing.
Learn moreYes. Every calculator and guide on this page is free to use. A Shippo account is free too, with no monthly fee on the free plan. You pay for the labels you buy.
Shippo provides access to pre-negotiated carrier rates for eligible services. The available discount varies by carrier, service level, package, route, and current carrier pricing.
No single carrier is cheapest for every shipment. USPS often performs well for lightweight packages, while UPS and FedEx may be more competitive for heavier, larger, or time-sensitive shipments. Rate shopping is the most reliable way to choose.
Yes. Use the embedded calculator to review available quotes. Create a Shippo account when you are ready to buy and print a label.
Carrier adjustments can occur when the entered weight, dimensions, address type, packaging, or service details do not match the package the carrier receives. Enter accurate shipment information before purchasing the label.
Cubic pricing charges by box size instead of weight. It applies to Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage packages up to 20 lb, with no side longer than 22 inches. Small, heavy packages usually save the most. Use the USPS Cubic calculator to find your tier.
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