Common questions

How much does it cost to ship a 12×12 box?

by Bobbi Devlin

How much does it cost to ship a 12×12 box?

USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Options

Type Size Price
Small Box 8 11/16″ x 5 7/16″ x 1 3/4″ $7.90
Medium Boxes 11 1/4″ x 8 3/4″ x 6″ or 14″ x 12″ x 3 1/2″ $13.75
Large Box 12-1/4″ x 12-1/4″ x 6″ or 24-1/16″ x 11-7/8″ x 3-1/8″ $19.30
APO/FPO Box 12-1/4″ x 12-1/4″ x 6″ $17.80

How much does it cost to ship a box?

Priority Mail Flat Rate Products

Free Supplies8 Shipping Price
Legal Flat Rate Envelope $8.05 Commercial Base $9.25 at Post Office & Online
Small Flat Rate Box $8.25 Commercial Base $9.45 at Post Office & Online
Medium Flat Rate Box — 1 (top-loading) $14.25 Commercial Base $16.10 at Post Office & Online

How are shipping boxes calculated?

To calculate dimensional (DIM) weight, multiply the length, width, and height of a package, using the longest point on each side. Then, divide the cubic size of the package in inches by the DIM divisor to calculate the dimensional weight in pounds.

What is the cheapest way to send a box?

The cheapest way to send packages depends on the package you’re shipping:

  • Small, light items packed into padded mailers are cheapest when shipped by USPS.
  • Small, heavy items are cheapest when shipped using USPS flat-rate pricing.
  • Large, light items are cheapest when shipped with USPS Priority Mail.

How do you calculate shipping?

Here’s how to use calculated shipping when listing your items: In the Shipping section of your listing, select Calculated: Cost varies by buyer location. Next to Services, select Calculate Shipping.

What is a shipping box?

A shipping box is a general term for any box made to protect items in transit. Although the most common material for a shipping box is cardboard, plastic shipping cases are also becoming an increasingly common option. A plastic shipping case is more durable than a cardboard box.

How to calculate shipping costs?

Package dimensions. All major carriers use a pricing technique called dimensional weight (also called DIM weight) to calculate shipping rates.

  • Package weight. The package weight is how heavy the item is — no DIM divisor or calculation necessary.
  • Shipping destination. Carriers use shipping zones to calculate shipping rates. Shipping zones measure the distance between a package’s point of origin and its destination.
  • Value of contents shipped. If you’re shipping very high-value products,you may want to have your shipments insured.
  • Delivery times. Thanks to Amazon Prime,customers expect fast shipping everywhere they shop online.
  • Unexpected problems. No matter how airtight your shipping strategy is,unexpected issues may come up from time to time.

    • How much does it cost to ship a package?

    A seven-pound package costs between $8.33 and $15.20, depending on your shipping carrier and the product’s final destination. In many cases, you can get flat rate shipping for goods up to 10 pounds, which may translate to greater savings long-term.