FedEx Shipping Rates

FedEx Shipping Cost Calculator

FedEx provides a rate guide in PDF format. However, the rates shown in the guides might not always be accurate since rates can change due to factors like: type of package, natural disasters, etc.

Fortunately, FedEx provides an online shipping cost calculator that can help you estimate the cost of your small parcel shipment based on various factors such as package weight, dimensions, destination, and preferred shipping service. Using the FedEx shipping cost calculator, you can get accurate rates and estimated delivery times.

How the FedEx Shipping Calculator Works 

When you navigate to the FedEx shipping calculator page, you will find a form in which you will need to enter some information about your shipment, including:

1. Enter the origin and destination zip codes.

   Generally, the farther the destination of your package, the more you pay. When you enter the origin and destination zip codes, FedEx can determine the shipping zones where the source and destination lie. With this information, FedEx can produce an accurate estimate based on the distance to be covered.  

2. Declare if you need additional cover.

   Sometimes, as a shipper, you may want additional protection for your goods. If you select this option in the FedEx calculator form, the applicable surcharge will be included in your shipping cost estimate.

3. Enter the details of your shipment.

   At this point, you will enter the following details:

   • Package weight: The bigger and heavier your shipment is, the more it will cost.

   • Package dimensions (optional)

   • The number of packages shipped: The more you ship, the higher the cost.

   • The type of packaging you're using (Your own or FedEx packaging). For more info on FedEx packaging, check FedEx's Boxes for packing, shipping & moving page and read packing tips from FedEx's packaging engineer.

4. Enter shipping date

   Enter the date you intend to send the package. The calculator gives you an estimate based on the day you're shipping. For example, sometimes shipping on the weekend is more expensive than on a weekday.

FedEx Shipping Rates FAQs

Does FedEx Price by Weight?

Yes, FedEx factors in a package's weight when determining shipping rates. Either the actual weight or dimensional weight of your package is used, whichever is greater. Keep this in mind when choosing a box; pick one that is big enough for your items but not so big that it increases your package's dimensional weight unnecessarily. 

Is UPS or FedEx Faster for Overnight Shipping?

According to their websites, UPS and FedEx are equally as fast for overnight shipping. You can expect delivery by 8 A.M. the next business day with UPS Next Day Air Early and FedEx First Overnight (in most areas).

After finding your FedEx rates using the calculator, you may want to know — what are the shipping prices for UPS and USPS. You can easily find UPS shipping rates and USPS shipping rates for comparison purposes using their respective rate calculators:

• UPS: UPS Calculate Time and Cost Tool
• USPS: USPS Retail Postage Price Calculator

What Are FedEx Ground Shipping Rates?

FedEx Ground is one of the most popular shipping services in the United States, providing affordable and reliable shipping options for businesses and individuals alike. First, let’s look at a few details about this shipping service. Then we'll dive into the FedEx ground shipping rates.

What Is FedEx Ground?

FedEx Ground is a low-cost shipping service that delivers packages to businesses by road transport. FedEx claims its ground shipping ships faster to more locations than UPS ground. 

Shipping/Transit Time

For shipments within the 48 contiguous states, FedEx Ground delivers in 1-5 business days. Shipping to and from Alaska and Hawaii takes 3–7 business days. Check out FedEx Ground Service Maps for accurate delivery time estimates. 

To keep you abreast with the progress of your shipment, FedEx tracking provides you with the real-time status and location of your package during transit.  

Weight and Size Limits

FedEx Ground can ship packages weighing up to 150 lbs.
Maximum length: 108 inches.
Maximum length plus girth (L+2W+2H): 165 inches.

Delivery Area

FedEx Ground ships all across the U.S. to all business addresses. For shipments between the U.S. and Canada and within Canada, use FedEx International Ground.

FedEx Ground Shipping Rates

FedEx has an extensive rate and service guide showing the rates for sending packages of each size to different destinations. We have consolidated this info into the table below to give you an idea of what it would cost to ship.

You can also find your FedEx Ground rates by using the cost calculator linked in the section above.

Keep in mind that if your package weight exceeds 150 pounds, you will be charged on a price-per-pound basis. 

Ultimately your FedEx Ground shipping cost will be determined by the following factors:

The Distance to the Destination 

FedEx shipping rates are determined by how many shipping zones your package travels through to reach its destination. FedEx Ground uses seven zones for domestic shipping. 

Starting at the origin of the package, zones are laid out as concentric circles around the origin (i.e., Zone 2 is 0–150 miles away, Zone 3 is 151–300 miles away, and so on). The more zones your package travels through, the higher your rates will be.

Whether the Destination Is a Residential or Business Address

Delivery to business addresses is charged at normal FedEx Ground prices. However, if you're shipping to a residential address using FedEx Home Delivery, you will pay an additional $5.15 surcharge per package.

Whether the Destination Is in the U.S. or Canada

For shipments within the U.S., standard FedEx Ground shipping rates apply. For shipments to Canada, you will use FedEx International Ground. 

Duties and taxes are the major additional costs you pay when shipping globally. If you want to ship internationally, use the FedEx International Shipping Assist tool to get estimated shipping costs, calculate duties, and get customs documentation.

Packaging Type and Package Size, Weight, and Density

Your package's size, weight, and density are used to calculate your shipment's actual and dimensional weight. The weight of your package is then used to calculate your shipping cost. More about dimensional weight in the sections below.

FAQs

Is FedEx Overnight Expensive?

FedEx overnight services are the second fastest FedEx services, with FedEx Sameday being the fastest. Therefore, FedEx overnight shipping is more expensive than slower delivery options like FedEx 2day and FedEx Express Saver.

Which Is Cheaper: UPS or USPS or FedEx?

In general, USPS tends to be the most affordable option for shipping small parcels, while UPS and FedEx may offer more competitive rates for larger and heavier packages.

Are FedEx Shipping Boxes Free?

FedEx shipping boxes are not free when shipping with standard shipping services. However, you are provided with free boxes when you use FedEx Express. 

These are the domestic FedEx Express services that come with complimentary packaging:

• FedEx Sameday
• FedEx First Overnight
• FedEx Priority Overnight
• FedEx Standard Overnight
• FedEx 2day A.M.
• FedEx 2day
• FedEx Express Saver

Prices of FedEx Standard Shipping Boxes

The table below contains prices for FedEx standard shipping boxes. The ‘Price with packing’ columns shows the cost of the box plus packing assistance at a FedEx location. Fragile items might require extra care and more padding. The ‘Price for fragile packaging’ column indicates total price for buying a box and getting assistance with fragile item packing.

To get your FedEx shipping rates, add the cost of your desired box(es) to the shipping quote you get from the FedEx shipping cost calculator.

FAQ

Are FedEx Shipping Envelopes Free?

No, FedEx shipping envelopes are not free. However, for FedEx One Rate, FedEx's flat rate shipping service, the cost of the envelope is included in the shipping price. Check out the prices for FedEx mailers and envelopes.

FedEx Dimensional Weight Calculator 

First things first: What is dimensional weight?

Dimensional Weight vs Actual Weight

Dimensional weight, which we discussed briefly above, can be defined as the amount of space a package occupies in relation to its actual weight. The actual weight of your package is the reading you get when you measure it on a scale. Shipping companies like FedEx and UPS will charge you either using the actual weight of your package or its dimensional weight, whichever is greater. 

By pricing using DIM weight, carriers can avoid losses from shipping unnecessarily big or over-packed packages. DIM weight pricing may also reduce shipping costs for shippers who pack more efficiently.

Dimensional weight applies to both FedEx Express® and FedEx Ground® packages. You can use the FedEx Dimensional Weight Calculator to calculate your package's DIM weight. All you need to do is enter your package's length, width, and height. 

Alternatively, you can calculate your DIM weight manually using the following formula:

• To calculate dim weight:

• Multiply length by width by height in inches. Round each measurement to the nearest whole inch. The resulting total is the cubic size of your package.

• Divide the cubic size by 139.

FAQ

Does FedEx Charge by Size or Weight?

Both the size and weight of a package can affect the cost of shipping with FedEx. FedEx will price either using actual weight or dimensional weight of a package. Actual weight pricing does not take size into account but dimensional weight pricing accounts for the size of the package.

How Shipsigma Can Help

Ready to get the lowest FedEx shipping rates? Get in touch with us at ShipSigma. Using our AI-backed proprietary technology and vast shipping experience, we will help you lower your shipping cost without changing your carrier or service level.