UPS Rate Calculator
Free UPS shipping rate calculator. Estimate UPS Ground, 3-Day Select, 2nd Day Air, and Next Day Air rates by weight, DIM weight, zone, and surcharges.
FedEx Rate Calculator
Free FedEx shipping rate calculator. Estimate FedEx Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, and Priority Overnight rates by weight, DIM weight, zone, and surcharges.
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Billable Weight⧉
13.8 lbs
DIM: 13.8 lbs
FedEx Service Rates
| Service | Transit | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx Ground | 1–5 business days | $33.50 |
| FedEx Express Saver | 3 business days | $50.23 |
| FedEx 2Day | 2 business days | $66.75 |
| FedEx Priority Overnight | Next business day | $99.18 |
Includes ~9% fuel surcharge. Actual rates depend on your FedEx contract.
Planning notes, formulas, and examples
About the FedEx Rate Calculator
The FedEx Rate Calculator provides estimated shipping costs for FedEx Ground, Express Saver, 2Day, and Priority Overnight services. Enter your package details including weight, dimensions, and destination zone to see rate estimates inclusive of common surcharges.
FedEx is a premium carrier known for reliable transit times and strong commercial delivery networks. For e-commerce sellers, FedEx Ground competes directly with UPS Ground on price and transit, while FedEx SmartPost (now FedEx Ground Economy) offers a budget option that leverages USPS for final delivery.
This calculator accounts for dimensional weight pricing, residential delivery surcharges, and fuel surcharges to give you a more realistic total cost estimate per package. Use it to see when FedEx still makes sense once those adders are included.
When This Page Helps
FedEx pricing includes multiple surcharges that change the real delivered cost. This page estimates the fuller FedEx total so you can compare it against UPS or USPS on the same shipment.
How to Use the Inputs
- Enter the actual package weight in pounds.
- Enter package dimensions (L×W×H) in inches.
- Select the shipping zone.
- Choose whether delivery is residential or commercial.
- View estimated rates for each FedEx service level.
- Compare against UPS and USPS rates using related calculators.
Formula used
DIM Weight = (L × W × H) / 139
Billable Weight = max(Actual, DIM)
FedEx Rate = Published Rate(service, zone, billable) × (1 + Fuel%) + Residential Surcharge
Fuel surcharge: ~8–12% of base rateExample Calculation
Result: FedEx Ground: $18.25; FedEx 2Day: $32.40
A 10 lb package measuring 16×12×10 has a DIM weight of 13.8 lbs. At Zone 5, FedEx Ground costs approximately $18.25 (including fuel surcharge and residential fee). FedEx 2Day costs $32.40 for guaranteed 2-day delivery.
Tips & Best Practices
- FedEx Ground Economy (formerly SmartPost) is cheapest for lightweight packages under 3 lbs.
- Negotiate FedEx rates by getting competing quotes from UPS first.
- FedEx applies DIM weight to all package sizes — right-size your boxes.
- Use FedEx One Rate for flat-rate pricing on express shipments in FedEx packaging.
- Schedule free pickups through fedex.com instead of dropping off at locations.
- FedEx Home Delivery serves residential addresses 7 days a week in many areas.
FedEx Service Comparison
FedEx Ground provides 1–5 day delivery at the most affordable rate. Express Saver offers 3-day guaranteed delivery. FedEx 2Day guarantees second-business-day delivery. Priority Overnight delivers by 10:30 AM the next business day. Standard Overnight delivers by 3:00 PM the next business day. Each step up in speed comes with a significant price increase.
Reducing FedEx Costs
The most impactful way to reduce FedEx costs is negotiating volume discounts. Request quotes from both UPS and FedEx simultaneously and use each as leverage against the other. Additionally, minimize DIM weight through better packaging, avoid residential surcharges by offering commercial pickup locations, and use Ground Economy for non-urgent shipments.
When FedEx Beats the Competition
FedEx excels for express shipments with their One Rate program, for Sunday delivery through Home Delivery, and for businesses near FedEx hubs that enjoy faster ground transit times. Their commercial route network is also strong in business districts.
Sources & Methodology
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Frequently Asked Questions
FedEx Ground and UPS Ground have very similar published rates. The actual cost depends on your negotiated discounts, surcharges, and zone. Most sellers find less than 5% difference between the two carriers at similar discount levels.
FedEx Ground Economy (formerly SmartPost) is a hybrid service where FedEx transports the package and USPS handles final delivery. It is typically 20–30% cheaper than FedEx Ground but takes 2–7 business days. It is best for lightweight, non-urgent packages.
FedEx One Rate offers flat-rate pricing for express shipments using FedEx-branded packaging. Rates are based on package size and delivery speed, not weight or zone. This can save money on heavy express shipments to distant zones.
FedEx uses a DIM factor of 139 for domestic shipments. DIM weight equals the cubic inches divided by 139. Unlike USPS, FedEx applies DIM weight to all packages regardless of size, so even small boxes can be subject to DIM pricing.
FedEx charges approximately $4.40 per package for residential deliveries. This surcharge applies to all services. High-volume shippers can sometimes negotiate reduced residential surcharges in their contracts.
FedEx Ground delivers to residential addresses on Saturdays at no extra charge. FedEx Express services can deliver on Saturday for an additional fee. FedEx Home Delivery now delivers 7 days a week in many markets.
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