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How do I find out shipping rates?
How to Use the USPS Shipping Calculator
- Navigate to the USPS Postage Price Calculator page.
- Enter the details of your letter or package.
- Select the shipment type.
- Compare shipping options.
- Add Extra Services.
- Hit “Continue” for your result.
- Pay for shipping and print postage for your shipment.
How much does USPS Parcel Select cost?
Domestic Prices
| Service | Prices |
|---|---|
| Parcel Select® | From $3.30 for Commercial Pricing |
| Parcel Select Lightweight® | From $2.15 for Commercial Pricing |
| USPS Retail Ground® | From $7.95 at the Post Office |
| Parcel Return Service | From $4.21 for Commercial Pricing |
How much does USPS shipping cost per pound?
How much does USPS shipping cost per pound? USPS packages cost about $2.74 if less than one pound; if one pound or more, most packages start at $7. USPS rates for packages heavier than one pound typically increase by 10 to 25 cents for each pound added.
How do I find the book rate at the post office?
The cost of sending Media Mail is determined by your package’s weight. For a book that’s 1 pound or less, you’ll pay $2.75 for shipping with Media Mail. For each additional pound, add 52 cents to your total. For example, shipping a 5-pound book through Media Mail will cost $4.83 in postage.
How much does it cost to mail a 15 ounce package?
| 2021 USPS First Class Pkg (weight not over) | Zones 1 & 2 | Zone 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 oz | $5.19 | $5.81 |
| 14 oz | $5.19 | $5.81 |
| 15 oz | $5.19 | $5.81 |
| 15.999 oz | $5.19 | $5.81 |
How much does it cost to mail a package?
Compare Mail Services
| Service | Starting Price |
|---|---|
| Priority Mail® | $7.95 (at Post Office & Online) $7.41 (Commercial)6 |
| First-Class Mail® | $0.58 (at Post Office & Online) $0.426 (Commercial)6 |
| First-Class Package Service® | $4.30 (at Post Office) $3.31 (Commercial6) |
| USPS Retail Ground® | $7.95 (at Post Office) |
What is the difference between Parcel Select and priority mail?
Surprisingly, the difference between priority mail and parcel post/retail ground is just pennies at times. Parcel select is USPS’s economical ground shipping service, but it is priced by volume and you have to transport the packages to a bulk mail center.
What is the difference between Parcel Select and First Class?
For lightweight packages, First Class Package Service offers greater cost savings compared to Priority Mail and Parcel Select Ground (formerly known as Parcel Post). The mail class also offers fast, nationwide delivery in three days or less, closely matching the speed of Priority Mail.
Does the post office charge by weight or size?
Postage price of the item is based on the actual weight or the calculated dimensional weight, whichever is greater. Dimensional weight may apply to: USPS Retail Ground (excluding Limited Overland Routes parcels)
How much does it cost to mail a package by weight?
USPS shipping costs are calculated based on weight and distance traveled. Packages weighing less than one pound start at $2.74 via USPS First Class Package Service. If your package weighs one pound, you’ll want to use USPS Priority Mail which starts at $7.02 with Shippo’s special Cubic pricing.
Does the post office still have a book rate?
No, UPS does not have a book rate or media mail shipping service. For media mail shipping designed specifically for transporting books and other media, USPS is your best option.
Does the US Post Office have a book rate?
The United States Postal Service’s Media Mail Service – formerly known as Book Rate – is a cost-efficient method of shipping educational materials, and is calculated purely on weight and size. This makes Media Mail a great option for ecommerce sellers who deal in books and other heavy media items.