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United States Shipping Cost

Calculate shipping cost from a few simple inputs in the United States.

About United States Shipping Cost

Shipping Cost — figures are approximate reference values; verify current rates and rules with the official source before relying on them.

Formula

Formula

Cost = base rate + weight × per-pound rate

Worked example

With the default values below, United States Shipping Cost returns Shipping Cost of $7.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Package weight (lbs)accepts 0–5,000
3
Base rateminimum 0
5.5
Per-pound rateminimum 0
0.5

Results

Shipping Cost
$7.00
Weight (lbs)
3.00

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Formula
  3. 3Shipping Cost= 7.00
  4. 4Weight (lbs)= 3.00

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 3 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 2 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Reference estimate — verify with the official source.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Reference estimate — verify with the official source.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official figure?

No — it is a reference estimate. Confirm rates, limits and rules with the official source.

How accurate is this estimate?

Rates are approximate reference values. Local rates, exemptions and rules can differ, so treat the output as a planning figure only.

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United States specifics

Currency
$ USDUS Dollar
Region
North America
Country code
US
Amounts look like
$1,234,567.89
Dates look like
Mar 9, 2026
Units
imperialWeek starts Sunday

In United States, imperial units are in everyday use.

Results on this page are expressed in USD (US Dollar). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant United States authority before relying on them.

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