Shipping Cost Estimator
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Estimated cost = billable weight × your rate per unit — plug in a quote from a carrier or your own freight rate.
Weight & rate
Estimated cost
$99.00
22 lb × $4.50/lb
- Estimated cost
- $99.00
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A simple linear cost model
This calculator uses the simplest possible shipping cost model: billable weight multiplied by a flat rate per pound (or kilogram). It is meant for quick what-if comparisons — not a real-time carrier quote, which also factors in zone, service level, fuel surcharges, and accessorial fees.
Get your rate per unit from a carrier rate sheet, a freight broker quote, or your own historical average cost per pound for a given lane. Use the billable weight calculator first if you are not sure whether actual or dimensional weight applies to your package.
Example: a package with a billable weight of 22 lb at a rate of $4.50 per pound costs about $99.00 (22 × 4.50) — before any surcharges, insurance, or delivery area fees the carrier may add.
Common questions
Does this include fuel surcharges or fees?
No — this is a simple rate × weight estimate. Real carrier invoices often add fuel surcharges, residential delivery fees, and other accessorials on top of the base rate.
Where do I get my rate per pound?
Use your carrier's published rate card, a quote from a freight broker, or your own average cost per pound from past shipments on a similar lane.