Compare ballpark USPS, UPS and FedEx rates. Good for picking a carrier. Not a live quote.
Ballpark estimates. Verify exact rates with each carrier before shipping.
The calculator finds billable weight (the greater of actual and dimensional weight), estimates the shipping zone from your ZIP codes, and applies rough per-carrier ground-rate models. The results are for comparing carriers side by side. They are not live quotes, and they do not include residential surcharges, fuel adjustments, or account discounts, which can each move the number by several dollars.
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No. They are rough estimates, useful for comparing carriers before you commit to a label. Always verify the exact price with USPS, UPS, or FedEx.
The greater of your package's actual weight and its dimensional (DIM) weight. Carriers bill whichever is higher, which is not always the one you expected.
From the distance implied by your origin and destination ZIP codes. Carriers use exact zone charts, so the estimate here may differ slightly from the real zone.
It depends on weight, box size, and distance. USPS Ground Advantage often wins for packages under 2 lbs. For heavier packages crossing many zones, UPS or FedEx Ground may cost less.
Account discounts, fuel surcharges, residential delivery fees, and the specific service level you choose all affect the final price. This tool models none of them.