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Volumetric Weight:0 kg
Chargeable Weight:0 kg
Base Shipping Cost:₹0
Fuel Surcharge & Handling:₹0
Estimated Total Cost (INR):₹0
*Rates are estimates including fuel surcharge and approximate 18% GST. Actual Shiprocket rates vary by specific carrier (DHL, FedEx, Aramex) and daily fuel index.
Understanding International Shipping Costs
Shipping products globally involves more than just weighing a box. Couriers use a specific formula to ensure they are paid for the space a package occupies on an aircraft, not just its physical weight. This calculator helps eCommerce sellers estimate costs for platforms like Shiprocket X.
Volumetric Weight vs. Dead Weight
International shipping rates are calculated based on the Chargeable Weight, which is the higher value between:
Dead Weight: The actual physical weight of the package in kilograms.
Volumetric Weight: A calculated weight based on dimensions. The industry standard formula for international shipments is: (Length × Width × Height) / 5000 (dimensions in cm).
For example, a large pillow might weigh only 1kg physically, but its volumetric weight could be 5kg due to its size. You will be charged for 5kg.
Key Factors Affecting Rates
1. Destination Zone: Countries are grouped into zones. Shipping to the USA (Zone A) typically costs differently than shipping to Australia (Zone D).
2. Carrier Selection: Express services (like DHL Express) are faster but more expensive than Standard services (like Aramex or SRX Economy).
3. Surcharges: Most international rates include a Base Freight charge, plus a Fuel Surcharge (which fluctuates monthly), and GST (typically 18% in India).
How to Optimize Your Shipping Costs
To reduce your international shipping spend, focus on packaging efficiency. Use the smallest box possible to reduce volumetric weight. Avoid "shipping air" by packing items tightly. For high-volume sellers, aggregators like Shiprocket offer discounted slab rates based on monthly shipping volume.
function calculateShipping() {
// 1. Get Inputs
var dest = document.getElementById("destination").value;
var weightInput = parseFloat(document.getElementById("deadWeight").value);
var len = parseFloat(document.getElementById("length").value);
var wid = parseFloat(document.getElementById("width").value);
var hgt = parseFloat(document.getElementById("height").value);
var plan = document.getElementById("shippingPlan").value;
// 2. Validation
if (dest === "0") {
alert("Please select a destination country.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(weightInput) || weightInput <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid physical weight.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(len) || isNaN(wid) || isNaN(hgt) || len <= 0 || wid <= 0 || hgt 0.5) {
var additionalSlabs = (chargeable – 0.5) / 0.5;
baseFreight += (additionalSlabs * rateConfig.additional);
}
baseFreight = baseFreight * planMultiplier;
// 6. Additional Costs (Fuel Surcharge + GST)
// Fuel Surcharge approx 20-30% depending on month. Let's use 25%.
// GST is 18% on top of (Freight + Fuel)
var fuelSurchargePercent = 0.25;
var gstPercent = 0.18;
var fuelCost = baseFreight * fuelSurchargePercent;
var subTotal = baseFreight + fuelCost;
var gstCost = subTotal * gstPercent;
var totalCost = subTotal + gstCost;
// 7. Output Results
document.getElementById("res-vol-weight").innerText = volWeight.toFixed(2) + " kg";
document.getElementById("res-charge-weight").innerText = chargeable.toFixed(1) + " kg";
document.getElementById("res-base").innerText = "₹" + baseFreight.toFixed(2);
// Combine Fuel and Handling for display simplicity
var totalSurcharges = fuelCost + gstCost; // This is technically Fuel + GST
// For the breakdown, let's show Fuel separately or grouped.
// Let's show Surcharge as Fuel, and GST implies inside total or separate.
// To match the HTML structure: "Fuel Surcharge & Handling"
document.getElementById("res-surcharge").innerText = "₹" + totalSurcharges.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById("res-total").innerText = "₹" + totalCost.toFixed(2);
// Show result div
document.getElementById("results").style.display = "block";
}