Shiprocket Rate Calculator

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Shiprocket Rate Calculator

Estimate shipping rates based on volumetric weight and courier zones.

Note: Volumetric Weight = (L × W × H) / 5000. The courier charges based on whichever is higher: Actual or Volumetric weight.
Zone A: Intra-City (Local) Zone B: Within State (Regional) Zone C: Metro to Metro (National) Zone D: Rest of India (National) Zone E: Northeast / J&K (Special)
Prepaid Cash on Delivery (COD)
Volumetric Weight: 0 kg
Chargeable Weight: 0 kg
Base Freight (Zone ): ₹0
COD Charges: ₹0
Estimated Total Cost: ₹0

*Estimates based on standard courier aggregator rates. GST (18%) may apply extra.

Understanding Shiprocket & Courier Rates

For eCommerce sellers in India, calculating shipping costs accurately is crucial for maintaining profit margins. Logistics aggregators like Shiprocket use a specific formula combining weight, dimensions, and distance (zones) to determine the final freight charge.

How is Shipping Weight Calculated?

Couriers do not just charge based on how heavy a package is. They also consider how much space it takes up in the truck or aircraft. This is known as Volumetric Weight.

The standard formula used by most surface and air couriers in India is:

(Length × Width × Height in cm) / 5000

The carrier will compare the Actual Weight (what the scale says) and the Volumetric Weight. The higher of the two becomes the "Chargeable Weight".

Understanding Shipping Zones

Shipping rates depend on the distance between the pickup and delivery pincodes. These are categorized into Zones:

Zone Description
Zone A Intra-City (Pickup and delivery in the same city). Lowest rates.
Zone B Intra-State (Within the same state/region).
Zone C Metro to Metro (e.g., Delhi to Mumbai).
Zone D Rest of India (Anywhere not covered in A, B, or C).
Zone E Special Zones (North East, Jammu & Kashmir). Highest rates.

COD vs. Prepaid Charges

Offering Cash on Delivery (COD) increases conversion rates but adds to your shipping cost. Couriers typically charge a COD handling fee. This is usually a flat fee (e.g., ₹40) or a percentage of the order value (e.g., 2%), whichever is higher.

Tips to Reduce Shipping Costs

  • Optimize Packaging: Use the smallest box possible. If you ship a small item in a large box, you pay for the empty air (Volumetric Weight).
  • Encourage Prepaid: Offer small discounts for prepaid orders to avoid COD charges and Return-to-Origin (RTO) losses.
  • Zone Analysis: Warehouse your products closer to your high-demand zones to shift shipments from Zone D to Zone A or B.
function toggleOrderValue() { var mode = document.getElementById('paymentMode').value; var orderInput = document.getElementById('orderValueGroup'); if (mode === 'cod') { orderInput.style.display = 'block'; } else { orderInput.style.display = 'none'; } } function calculateShippingRate() { // 1. Get Inputs var zone = document.getElementById('shippingZone').value; var l = parseFloat(document.getElementById('length').value); var w = parseFloat(document.getElementById('width').value); var h = parseFloat(document.getElementById('height').value); var weightActual = parseFloat(document.getElementById('actualWeight').value); var paymentMode = document.getElementById('paymentMode').value; var orderValue = parseFloat(document.getElementById('orderValue').value) || 0; // Validation if (isNaN(l) || isNaN(w) || isNaN(h) || isNaN(weightActual)) { alert("Please enter valid dimensions and weight."); return; } // 2. Calculate Volumetric Weight // Formula: (L*W*H)/5000 var volWeight = (l * w * h) / 5000; // 3. Determine Chargeable Weight // Max of Actual vs Volumetric var chargeableWeight = Math.max(weightActual, volWeight); // Round up to next 0.5kg (standard courier practice) // e.g. 0.3 -> 0.5, 0.6 -> 1.0 chargeableWeight = Math.ceil(chargeableWeight * 2) / 2; // 4. Determine Rate per 500g based on Zone // These are estimated average rates for standard air shipping on aggregators var baseRate = 0; // First 500g var addRate = 0; // Every additional 500g switch(zone) { case 'A': // Intra-city baseRate = 35; addRate = 30; break; case 'B': // Intra-state baseRate = 45; addRate = 40; break; case 'C': // Metro baseRate = 55; addRate = 50; break; case 'D': // Rest of India baseRate = 65; addRate = 60; break; case 'E': // NE/J&K baseRate = 85; addRate = 80; break; } // 5. Calculate Freight Cost // Number of 500g units var units = chargeableWeight / 0.5; // First unit cost + (remaining units * additional rate) var freightCost = baseRate + ((units – 1) * addRate); // 6. Calculate COD Charges var codCharge = 0; if (paymentMode === 'cod') { // Standard: ₹40 or 2.5% whichever is higher var percentageCharge = orderValue * 0.025; var flatCharge = 40; codCharge = Math.max(percentageCharge, flatCharge); } // 7. Total var totalCost = freightCost + codCharge; // 8. Update UI document.getElementById('resVolWeight').innerText = volWeight.toFixed(2) + " kg"; document.getElementById('resChargeableWeight').innerText = chargeableWeight.toFixed(1) + " kg"; document.getElementById('resZone').innerText = zone; document.getElementById('resFreight').innerText = "₹" + freightCost.toFixed(2); if (paymentMode === 'cod') { document.getElementById('codRow').style.display = 'flex'; document.getElementById('resCOD').innerText = "₹" + codCharge.toFixed(2); } else { document.getElementById('codRow').style.display = 'none'; } document.getElementById('resTotal').innerText = "₹" + totalCost.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('result-box').style.display = 'block'; }

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