Purolator Rate Calculator

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Purolator Shipping Rate Estimator

Ontario (ON) Quebec (QC) British Columbia (BC) Alberta (AB) Manitoba/Saskatchewan Atlantic Provinces Territories (YT, NT, NU)
Ontario (ON) Quebec (QC) British Columbia (BC) Alberta (AB) Manitoba/Saskatchewan Atlantic Provinces Territories (YT, NT, NU)
Purolator Ground Purolator Express Purolator Express 9AM Purolator Express 10:30AM
Billable Weight: 0 lbs
Base Rate: $0.00
Fuel Surcharge (approx 18%): $0.00
Estimated Total: $0.00

*This is an estimate. Actual Purolator rates may vary based on exact postal codes, residential surcharges, and current fuel indexes.

How Purolator Rates Are Calculated

Calculating the cost of shipping with Purolator involves more than just weighing your box. To get an accurate estimate, you must understand the concept of Billable Weight. Purolator, like most major couriers, uses the greater of the actual scale weight or the volumetric (dimensional) weight.

The Dimensional Weight Formula:
(Length x Width x Height) / 139 = Dimensional Weight in lbs.

Key Factors Influencing Your Rate

  • Zone-to-Zone Distance: Shipping within the same province (e.g., Toronto to Ottawa) is significantly cheaper than cross-country shipping (e.g., Montreal to Vancouver).
  • Service Speed: "Ground" is the most economical choice for non-urgent shipments, while "Express 9AM" provides guaranteed next-day delivery at a premium price.
  • Fuel Surcharges: These fluctuate weekly based on market oil prices and are applied as a percentage of the base rate.
  • Additional Fees: Residential deliveries, signature requirements, and shipping dangerous goods will add "Beyond Point" or "Special Handling" surcharges.

Example Calculation

If you are shipping a 10lb package from Toronto to Calgary in a 12x12x12 box:

  1. Actual Weight: 10 lbs.
  2. Dimensional Weight: (12x12x12)/139 = 12.43 lbs.
  3. Billable Weight: 12.43 lbs (rounded up to 13 lbs).
  4. Base Rate: Approximately $28.00 (Ground).
  5. Fuel Surcharge: 18% of $28.00 = $5.04.
  6. Total Estimated: $33.04.

Tips for Lowering Purolator Costs

To save money, always try to use the smallest box possible to minimize dimensional weight. If your business ships frequently, consider opening a Purolator Business Account to access volume-based discounts that can reach up to 40% off retail counter rates.

function calculatePurolatorRate() { var origin = parseFloat(document.getElementById('originZone').value); var dest = parseFloat(document.getElementById('destZone').value); var weight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgWeight').value) || 0; var L = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgLength').value) || 0; var W = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgWidth').value) || 0; var H = parseFloat(document.getElementById('pkgHeight').value) || 0; var service = parseFloat(document.getElementById('serviceType').value); if (weight <= 0 && (L <= 0 || W <= 0 || H <= 0)) { alert("Please enter weight or dimensions."); return; } // Calculate Dimensional Weight var dimWeight = (L * W * H) / 139; var billableWeight = Math.max(weight, dimWeight); // Zone Factor (Simplified distance logic) var zoneFactor = Math.abs(origin – dest) + 1; // Base Calculation: Starting price $12 + (weight factor * zone factor) var baseRate = (12 + (billableWeight * 1.15 * zoneFactor)) * service; // Apply minimum floor if (baseRate < 10) baseRate = 10; var fuelSurchargeRate = 0.185; // 18.5% average var fuelSurcharge = baseRate * fuelSurchargeRate; var totalRate = baseRate + fuelSurcharge; // Display Results document.getElementById('resBillable').innerText = billableWeight.toFixed(2) + " lbs"; document.getElementById('resBase').innerText = "$" + baseRate.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('resFuel').innerText = "$" + fuelSurcharge.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('resTotal').innerText = "$" + totalRate.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('shipping-result').style.display = 'block'; }

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