UPS Ground shipping rates

UPS Ground provides reliable domestic package delivery in one to five business days. Access discounted UPS Ground rates through Shippo and compare the service with other available options.

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1-5 business days typical delivery

Domestic service area

Tracking included

What is UPS Ground?

UPS Ground is a standard domestic ground service for packages that do not require expedited delivery.

It is commonly used for ecommerce orders, business shipments, and residential deliveries throughout the United States. Delivery speed depends on the distance between the shipment origin and destination.
UPS Ground is often a practical choice when the shipper wants dependable tracking and a predictable delivery window without paying for air service.

Delivery speed

1-5 business days

Maximum weight

Up to 150 lb

Destinations

All 50 states and Puerto Rico

Tracking

Included

Address types

Residential and commercial

How much does UPS Ground cost?

The rate depends on the package, route, and any applicable carrier charges. There is no single UPS Ground price that applies to every shipment.

Origin and destination

Distance and shipping zone affect the transportation cost.

Billable weight

UPS may use actual or dimensional weight, whichever is higher.

Package size

Large or irregular packages may trigger additional handling rules.

Address and services

Residential delivery, remote areas, signatures, and other options can affect the total.

Enter the package's accurate packed dimensions and scale weight to compare the available UPS Ground rate with USPS, FedEx, and other eligible carrier services.

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For large but lightweight packages, consider UPS Ground dimensional weight

A package can be light on the scale but still take up substantial space in a delivery vehicle. To account for that space, UPS may calculate a dimensional weight from the exterior length, width, and height of the packed box.

UPS compares the package's actual scale weight with its dimensional weight. The higher value generally becomes the billable weight used to calculate the UPS Ground rate.

For example, a large box containing a lightweight product may be rated at a higher weight than the number shown on the scale. The applicable divisor and rating rules depend on the UPS rate type and current carrier terms, so the Shippo calculator should be used for the exact shipment.

How to reduce dimensional-weight charges

Use the smallest box that safely fits the item and protective material.
Remove unnecessary empty space before measuring the package.
Measure the exterior of the fully packed box, not the product itself.
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This explanation describes the general pricing concept, not an actual shipping quote. Carrier divisors, thresholds, surcharges, and contract-specific rules can change.

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