This calculator helps estimate shipping costs with UPS based on package dimensions, weight, and selected service. Please note that this is an estimation, and actual rates may vary based on factors like destination, fuel surcharges, and specific account agreements.
UPS Ground
UPS 2nd Day Air
UPS Next Day Air
function calculateShippingRate() {
var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById("weight").value);
var length = parseFloat(document.getElementById("length").value);
var width = parseFloat(document.getElementById("width").value);
var height = parseFloat(document.getElementById("height").value);
var service = document.getElementById("service").value;
var errorDiv = document.getElementById("error");
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
errorDiv.style.display = 'none';
resultDiv.style.display = 'none';
if (isNaN(weight) || isNaN(length) || isNaN(width) || isNaN(height) || weight <= 0 || length <= 0 || width <= 0 || height <= 0) {
errorDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all package dimensions and weight.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
var baseRate = 0;
var ratePerKg = 0;
var serviceMultiplier = 1;
// Simplified rate logic for demonstration. Actual UPS rates are complex.
switch (service) {
case "ups_ground":
baseRate = 5.00;
ratePerKg = 0.75;
serviceMultiplier = 1.0;
break;
case "ups_2day_air":
baseRate = 15.00;
ratePerKg = 1.50;
serviceMultiplier = 1.5;
break;
case "ups_next_day_air":
baseRate = 30.00;
ratePerKg = 2.50;
serviceMultiplier = 2.5;
break;
default:
errorDiv.innerHTML = "Invalid shipping service selected.";
errorDiv.style.display = 'block';
return;
}
// Dimensional Weight Calculation (simplified – UPS uses specific formulas)
// For simplicity, we'll use volume / 5000 (cm^3/kg) as a common dimensional weight factor.
var dimensionalWeight = (length * width * height) / 5000;
// The greater of actual weight or dimensional weight is used for pricing
var chargeableWeight = Math.max(weight, dimensionalWeight);
var estimatedCost = (baseRate + (chargeableWeight * ratePerKg)) * serviceMultiplier;
// Add a small flat fee for handling/processing
estimatedCost += 2.50;
// Add a placeholder for fuel surcharge (this varies significantly)
var fuelSurcharge = estimatedCost * 0.15; // Example 15%
estimatedCost += fuelSurcharge;
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Estimated Shipping Cost: $" + estimatedCost.toFixed(2);
resultDiv.style.display = 'block';
}