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FedEx Shipping Calculator

Updated Sep 16, 2026 By Infinity Calculator
5.0 · Rate Formulas Sources
Origin & Destination
Enter a valid 5-digit ZIP code.
Ship date cannot be in the past.
Enter a valid 5-digit ZIP code.
Package Details
One Rate is a flat price per packaging and zone band, with fuel and residential already included.
Enter a valid weight greater than 0.
Enter at least 1 package.
Identical packages. Each one is priced on its own and the prices are added.
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Dimensions are required for your own packaging.
Dimensional Weight: — — FedEx bills the greater of actual and dimensional weight.
Shipment Options
Delivery Options
Published FedEx Prices
Billable Weight: — · Zone: —
Price Comparison
Surcharges FedEx Publishes
ChargeApplies toAmount

Introduction

This FedEx Shipping Calculator helps you find out how much it costs to ship a package with FedEx. Just enter where your package is going, how much it weighs, and its size. The tool then shows you prices for every FedEx service side by side, from FedEx Ground to FedEx Priority Overnight and even international shipping options. You can compare costs, delivery times, and fees all in one place.

The calculator figures out dimensional weight for you automatically. It adds the surcharges FedEx publishes for your shipment — the weekly fuel percentage, residential delivery, Saturday delivery where the service offers it, and the declared-value fee — so you see the published cost rather than the base rate alone. Whether you ship one box or many, domestically or overseas, this tool gives you a clear picture of what to expect before you go to a FedEx location or schedule a pickup.

How to Use Our FedEx Shipping Calculator

Enter your shipping details below to get estimated costs for all available FedEx services. The calculator compares prices, delivery times, and fees side by side.

Origin ZIP Code: Type the 5-digit ZIP code where your package ships from. FedEx publishes a zone chart for each origin, and this is what selects it.

Ship Date: Choose the date you plan to send your package. It must be today or a future date.

Destination ZIP Code: Type the 5-digit ZIP code where your package is going. Your origin's zone chart turns the pair into the zone FedEx prices from.

Destination Country: Leave this on United States for a domestic shipment, or pick a destination country to see FedEx's international services priced by that country's published zone.

Packaging: Use your own box and enter its dimensions, or choose FedEx One Rate to see the flat price FedEx publishes for its own envelopes, paks, boxes and tube.

Weight: Enter how much your package weighs. Use the toggle to switch between pounds (lbs) and kilograms (kg).

Number of Packages: Enter how many packages you are sending in this shipment.

Dimensions (L × W × H): Enter the length, width, and height of your package. Use the toggle to switch between inches (in) and centimeters (cm). The calculator uses these to find the dimensional weight, which may affect your final cost.

Declared Value: Enter what the contents are worth. The first $100 carries no charge. Above that, FedEx publishes a fee of $4.95 for shipments valued $100.01 to $300, and $1.65 per $100 of value above $300.1

Residential Delivery: Check this box if the package is going to a home address. FedEx publishes $6.45 per package on Ground and Home Delivery and $6.95 per package on its express services.3

Saturday Delivery: Check this box if you need delivery on a Saturday. FedEx publishes $16 per package, and offers it on First, Priority and Standard Overnight and 2Day — not on Ground or Home Delivery.1

Calculate Button: Click this to see your results. The tool will show estimated prices for each FedEx service, a bar chart comparing costs, and a full breakdown of all surcharges and fees.

Reset Button: Click this to clear all fields and start over with default values.

FedEx Shipping Cost Calculator

This free FedEx shipping calculator helps you estimate how much it costs to ship a package using FedEx services. Enter your origin and destination ZIP codes, package weight, and box dimensions to get instant price estimates for FedEx Ground, FedEx Home Delivery, FedEx 2Day, FedEx Overnight, and international shipping options. The tool compares all available services side by side so you can pick the cheapest or fastest option for your shipment.

How FedEx Shipping Costs Work

FedEx calculates shipping prices based on a few key factors. The first is billable weight, which is either the actual weight of your package or the dimensional weight, whichever is greater. Dimensional weight uses the size of your box (length × width × height) to figure out how much space it takes up on a truck or plane. A large but light box may cost more than you expect because of this rule. The second factor is distance. FedEx publishes a zone chart for every origin ZIP code, and the destination decides which zone applies.2 The farther your package travels, the higher the zone number, and the more it costs.

Extra Fees and Surcharges

On top of the published rate, FedEx adds surcharges. The fuel surcharge is a percentage that changes weekly and differs by service: it is one figure for Ground and Home Delivery, another for domestic express, and a third for international. A residential delivery fee applies when the address is a home. Declared value above $100 carries a published fee, and Saturday delivery is offered on some services for $16 per package. FedEx also publishes delivery-area, additional-handling and oversize charges that depend on the address and the package, so they are listed rather than added here.

Choosing the Right FedEx Service

FedEx Ground is usually the cheapest option for packages that are not urgent, and FedEx publishes it at 1 to 5 days depending on the distance. FedEx 2Day is a good middle option that balances speed and cost. FedEx Priority Overnight is the fastest domestic service, delivering by 10:30 AM the next business day. For shipments going to another country, FedEx International Economy and FedEx International Priority are available. Use this calculator to compare all options at once and find the best rate for your needs.

Formulas used

Dimensional Weight 1
W_{\text{dim}} = \frac{L \times W \times H}{139} \quad (\text{inches})
Billable Weight (per package) 1
W_{\text{bill}} = \max\!\left(W_{\text{actual}},\; W_{\text{dim}}\right)
Fuel Surcharge 2
C_{\text{fuel}} = P_{\text{published}} \times f_{\text{week}}
Declared Value Fee 1
F_{\text{dv}} = \begin{cases} 0 & V \le 100 \\ 4.95 & 100 < V \le 300 \\ 4.95 + 1.65 \left\lceil \frac{V - 300}{100} \right\rceil & V > 300 \end{cases}
Total Published Cost 2
C = N \times \left[ P_{\text{published}}\!\left(\text{zone},\, W_{\text{bill}}\right) \left(1 + f_{\text{week}}\right) + S_{\text{res}} + S_{\text{sat}} \right] + F_{\text{dv}}

Frequently asked questions

What is dimensional weight and why does it affect my shipping cost?

Dimensional weight is a way FedEx measures how much space your package takes up. It uses your box's length, width, and height to calculate a weight based on size.1 FedEx charges you based on whichever is higher: the actual weight or the dimensional weight. This means a big, light box can cost more than a small, heavy one.

What does billable weight mean?

Billable weight is the weight FedEx uses to set your price. It is the higher of two numbers: your package's actual weight on a scale or its dimensional weight based on size. The calculator figures this out for you automatically and shows it above the service comparison results.

Why is my large but light package so expensive to ship?

FedEx charges based on the greater of actual weight or dimensional weight. A large box takes up a lot of space on a delivery truck or airplane, even if it is light. FedEx uses dimensional weight to charge for that space. Try using a smaller box that fits your items snugly to lower the cost.

What is a shipping zone and how does it change my price?

A shipping zone is FedEx's own grouping of destinations for a given origin. FedEx publishes a zone chart for each origin ZIP code, and this calculator reads the zone for your ZIP pair out of that chart rather than estimating it from distance. Higher zones cost more. The public charts are the ones FedEx dates January 3, 2022, which is what the page shows beneath the prices.

What is the fuel surcharge?

The fuel surcharge is a percentage FedEx adds to the published rate, and it changes weekly. It is not one number: FedEx publishes a separate figure for Ground and Home Delivery, for domestic express services, and for international shipments.1 This calculator applies the rate in force for the week shown beneath the results, and names it on each service.

What is the difference between FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery?

FedEx Ground delivers to businesses and homes, while FedEx Home Delivery is the residential service. They share one published rate table, so for the same weight and zone the price is the same — what differs is where each is delivered and the residential charge that applies.

What does the residential delivery surcharge cover?

FedEx charges extra to deliver to a home address instead of a business. Home deliveries take more time because residential areas are spread out and may need extra delivery attempts. This fee is added per package in your shipment.

How does declared value insurance work?

FedEx covers the first $100 of declared value at no extra charge. Above that it publishes a fee rather than a per-$100 multiple: $4.95 for shipments valued between $100.01 and $300, and $1.65 per $100 of declared value above $300.1 So $250 of declared value costs $4.95, not a multiple of the amount over $100.

Which FedEx service is the cheapest?

For domestic shipments FedEx Ground is usually the cheapest, and the calculator marks the lowest published total with a "Cheapest" badge. Because Ground and Home Delivery share a rate table, they often tie. Which service wins can change with weight, size and zone, so compare the cards rather than assuming.

Which FedEx service is the fastest?

For domestic shipments, FedEx Priority Overnight is the fastest. It delivers by 10:30 AM the next business day. The calculator marks the fastest option with a "Fastest" badge. For international shipments, FedEx International Priority is the quickest choice.

Does Saturday delivery work with all FedEx services?

No. FedEx publishes Saturday delivery at $16 per package on FedEx First Overnight, Priority Overnight, Standard Overnight and 2Day.1 It is not offered on FedEx Ground or FedEx Home Delivery, so checking the box adds nothing to those services.

Sources

  1. FedEx Service Guide 2026. FedEx. 2026;Dimensional Weight p. 136; Declared Value p. 135; Saturday Delivery p. 143. Accessed September 16, 2026.
  2. FedEx Retail Rates 2026. FedEx. 2026;Domestic express and Ground rate tables by zone; international export tables. Accessed September 16, 2026.
  3. 2026 Changes to FedEx Surcharges and Fees. FedEx. 2026;Residential Delivery Charge p. 7; Delivery Area Surcharge p. 4. Accessed September 16, 2026.

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