Shipping Calculator
Estimate shipping costs based on weight, dimensions, distance, and carrier.
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How to Use the Shipping Calculator
- Enter Package Details: Fill in the Weight (kg), Distance (km), and Dimensions (Length, Width, Height in cm). All fields are required and must be positive numbers. Weight and distance cannot be zero.
- Select Carrier: Choose a shipping speed from the dropdown: Standard, Express, or Overnight. Faster options increase the base rate.
- Add Insurance (Optional): Select None, Basic (2% of declared value), or Premium (5%). If you choose Basic or Premium, enter the Declared Value ($).
- Calculate: Click the Calculate Shipping button or press Enter. The calculator will show the total cost and a detailed breakdown.
Key Points:
- All measurements must be in metric units (kg, km, cm).
- The calculator uses volumetric weight (dimensions / 5000) if it exceeds the actual weight, ensuring fair pricing for large but light packages.
- The breakdown explains the base rate, chargeable weight, shipping cost, and any insurance fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cost is based on the chargeable weight (actual vs volumetric), distance, carrier base rate, and optional insurance.
Volumetric weight is a calculated weight based on package dimensions (LxWxH / 5000). The higher of actual or volumetric weight is used.
Standard, Express, and Overnight options with increasing base rates per kg per km.