This calculator helps you estimate the shipping costs for your UPS shipments. By inputting the details of your package, you can get an approximate rate to help with your shipping decisions. Remember that actual rates may vary based on your specific UPS account, negotiated discounts, and the exact shipping services used.
Factors that influence UPS shipping rates include:
Package Weight: Heavier packages generally cost more to ship.
Package Dimensions: Larger or irregularly shaped packages may be subject to dimensional weight pricing, which can increase costs.
Shipping Distance: The farther the package needs to travel, the higher the shipping cost will be.
Shipping Speed: Express services (like UPS Next Day Air) are more expensive than standard ground services.
Declared Value/Insurance: If you declare a higher value for your shipment, you may incur additional insurance costs.
Residential Surcharges: Deliveries to residential addresses often have a surcharge compared to commercial deliveries.
Use this calculator as a guide for your shipping expenses.
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var baseRatePerPound = 1.50; // $/lb
var baseRatePerFoot = 10.00; // $/cubic foot
var distanceFactor = 0.05; // $/mile
var speedSurchargePerDay = 2.00; // $/day
var insuranceRatePer100 = 1.00; // $/100 declared value
var residentialSurcharge = 5.00; // Flat fee
function calculateUpsRate() {
var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageWeight").value);
var length = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageLength").value);
var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageWidth").value);
var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById("packageHeight").value);
var distance = parseFloat(document.getElementById("shippingDistance").value);
var speed = parseInt(document.getElementById("shippingSpeed").value);
var declaredValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById("declaredValue").value);
var residential = document.getElementById("residentialDelivery").value;
var resultElement = document.getElementById("result");
resultElement.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
if (isNaN(weight) || isNaN(length) || isNaN(width) || isNaN(height) || isNaN(distance) || isNaN(declaredValue)) {
resultElement.innerHTML = "Please enter valid numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Calculate volumetric weight (for dimensional pricing)
var volume = (length * width * height) / 1728; // cubic feet
var dimensionalWeight = Math.max(weight, volume * 10); // UPS typically uses 10 lbs/cubic foot for dim weight comparison
// Base rate calculation (whichever is greater: actual weight or dimensional weight)
var baseCost = Math.max(weight, dimensionalWeight) * baseRatePerPound;
// Add cost based on dimensions if dimensional weight is primary driver
if (dimensionalWeight > weight) {
baseCost = volume * baseRatePerFoot;
}
// Distance cost
var distanceCost = distance * distanceFactor;
// Speed cost
var speedCost = (speed – 1) * speedSurchargePerDay; // Assuming Ground is day 1 effectively
// Insurance cost
var insuranceCost = Math.ceil(declaredValue / 100) * insuranceRatePer100;
// Residential surcharge
var residentialCost = (residential === "yes") ? residentialSurcharge : 0;
// Total estimated rate
var totalRate = baseCost + distanceCost + speedCost + insuranceCost + residentialCost;
resultElement.innerHTML = "Estimated UPS Shipping Rate: $" + totalRate.toFixed(2);
}
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