{"id":9099,"date":"2023-10-24T09:42:32","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatsmycornwall.com\/?p=9099"},"modified":"2023-10-24T09:42:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:42:35","slug":"usps-shipping-rates-by-weight-chart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatsmycornwall.com\/usps-shipping-rates-by-weight-chart\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Calculate USPS Shipping Rates by Weight Chart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to shipping, one of the most valuable tools at your disposal is the USPS Shipping Rates by Weight Chart. Weight is a major factor when shipping USPS packages. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"USPS<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Knowing how to use this chart can help you save money and simplify deliveries if you’re a business owner looking to improve the efficiency of your operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s see how this chart can help manage postage as well as discover how USPS shipping rates<\/a> are determined by the weight of your packages.                                    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you ready, let\u2019s go!                                                                                                                      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is USPS Shipping Rates by Weight Chart<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

USPS shipping rates by weight chart is a reference tool used to calculate the charges associated with sending a package based on its weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These charts are designed to simplify the pricing process by categorizing weights into different brackets, each with its corresponding shipping cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To determine the price of shipping, you’ll need to consider both the weight of your package and the destination zone it’s going to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike some other shipping companies<\/a> that may not provide such charts, USPS’s approach allows you to access this information readily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USPS First Class Shipping Rates by Weight Chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you’re using USPS First-Class service<\/a>, the weight chart can be handy. They outline various weight and price options available, helping you make the right choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Stamped Letter<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A stamped letter is one with a postage stamp. This small piece of paper is provided by post offices when you pay for mail, and it is attached to the envelope’s address side before shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight (Under)<\/strong><\/td>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1 oz<\/td>$0.58<\/td><\/tr>
2 oz<\/td>$0.78<\/td><\/tr>
3 oz<\/td>$0.98<\/td><\/tr>
3.5 oz<\/td>$1.18<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Metered Letter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike the stamped letter, metered letters don\u2019t require postage stamps. The metered letters are marked using an electrical machine in the post office<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight (Under)<\/strong><\/td>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1 oz<\/td>$0.53<\/td><\/tr>
2 oz<\/td>$0.73<\/td><\/tr>
3 oz<\/td>$0.93<\/td><\/tr>
3.5 oz<\/td>$1.13<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Large Envelope<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Flat mail is a type of first-class mail sent in larger envelopes. The rates for large envelopes are captured below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight (Under)<\/strong><\/td>Price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1 oz<\/td>$1.16<\/td><\/tr>
2 oz<\/td>$1.36<\/td><\/tr>
3 oz<\/td>$1.56<\/td><\/tr>
4 oz<\/td>$1.76<\/td><\/tr>
5 oz<\/td>$1.96<\/td><\/tr>
6 oz<\/td>$2.16<\/td><\/tr>
7 oz<\/td>$2.36<\/td><\/tr>
8 oz<\/td>$2.56<\/td><\/tr>
9 oz<\/td>$2.76<\/td><\/tr>
10 oz<\/td>$2.96<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. First Class Package<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A First Class service package is being sent using USPS First-Class Mail service. This service is often used for mailing items that are not urgent but still need timely delivery<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rates for the First Class package are captured below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight<\/strong><\/td> Zones<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>1 & 2<\/td>3<\/td>4<\/td>5<\/td>6<\/td>7<\/td>8<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
1 oz<\/td>$4.50<\/td>$4.60<\/td>$4.65<\/td>$4.70<\/td>$4.75<\/td>$4.80<\/td>$5.00<\/td>$5.00<\/td><\/tr>
2 oz<\/td>$4.50<\/td>$4.60<\/td>$4.65<\/td>$4.70<\/td>$4.75<\/td>$4.80<\/td>$5.00<\/td>$5.00<\/td><\/tr>
3 oz<\/td>$4.50<\/td>$4.60<\/td>$4.65<\/td>$4.70<\/td>$4.75<\/td>$4.80<\/td>$5.00<\/td>$5.00<\/td><\/tr>
4 oz<\/td>$4.50<\/td>$4.60<\/td>$4.65<\/td>$4.70<\/td>$4.75<\/td>$4.80<\/td>$5.00<\/td>$5.00<\/td><\/tr>
5 oz<\/td>$5.10<\/td>$5.15<\/td>$5.20<\/td>$5.25<\/td>$5.30<\/td>$5.40<\/td>$5.50<\/td>$5.50<\/td><\/tr>
6 oz<\/td>$5.10<\/td>$5.15<\/td>$5.20<\/td>$5.25<\/td>$5.30<\/td>$5.40<\/td>$5.50<\/td>$5.50<\/td><\/tr>
7 oz<\/td>$5.10<\/td>$5.15<\/td>$5.20<\/td>$5.25<\/td>$5.30<\/td>$5.40<\/td>$5.50<\/td>$5.50<\/td><\/tr>
8 oz<\/td>$5.10<\/td>$5.15<\/td>$5.20<\/td>$5.25<\/td>$5.30<\/td>$5.40<\/td>$5.50<\/td>$5.50<\/td><\/tr>
9 oz<\/td>$5.80<\/td>$5.85<\/td>$5.90<\/td>$5.95<\/td>$6.00<\/td>$6.15<\/td>$6.25<\/td>$6.25<\/td><\/tr>
10 oz<\/td>$5.80<\/td>$5.85<\/td>$5.90<\/td>$5.95<\/td>$6.00<\/td>$6.15<\/td>$6.25<\/td>$6.25<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

USPS Priority Mail Shipping Rates By Weight Chart<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"USPS<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you need faster delivery, consider USPS Priority Mail<\/a>. It’s a popular choice for quick shipping, balancing speed and cost-effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The weight chart for Priority Mail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weight<\/strong><\/td> Zones<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>1&2<\/td>3         <\/td>4<\/td>5<\/td>6<\/td>7<\/td>8<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
1 lb.    <\/td>$8.70<\/td>$9.10<\/td>$9.45<\/td>$9.85<\/td>$10.15<\/td>$10.90<\/td>$11.60<\/td>  $19.40<\/td><\/tr>
2 lb.    <\/td>$9.25<\/td>$9.90<\/td>$10.70<\/td>$11.75<\/td>$12.65<\/td>$14.75<\/td>$16.10<\/td>  $30.75<\/td><\/tr>
3 lb.<\/td>$9.90<\/td>$10.65<\/td>$11.75<\/td>$13.70<\/td>$15.40<\/td>$17.90<\/td>$21.20<\/td>  $41.15<\/td><\/tr>
4 lb.    <\/td>$10.55<\/td>$11.40<\/td>$12.45<\/td>$14.95<\/td>$18.30<\/td>$21.60<\/td>$24.05<\/td>  $47.65<\/td><\/tr>
5 lb.<\/td>$11.25<\/td>$12.20<\/td>$13.15<\/td>$15.75<\/td>$20.35<\/td>$24.80<\/td>$27.75<\/td>  $55.15<\/td><\/tr>
6 lb.    <\/td>$11.65<\/td>$12.60<\/td>$13.90<\/td>$16.85<\/td>$22.75<\/td>$27.70<\/td>$31.25<\/td>  $62.25<\/td><\/tr>
7 lb.<\/td>$12.15<\/td>$13.05<\/td>$14.75<\/td>$18.50<\/td>$24.45<\/td>$30.95<\/td>$35.15<\/td>  $70.00<\/td><\/tr>
8 lb.    <\/td>$12.65<\/td>$13.70<\/td>$15.10<\/td>$19.45<\/td>$26.00<\/td>$34.45<\/td>$39.30<\/td>  $78.30<\/td><\/tr>
9 lb.    <\/td>$12.90<\/td>$14.10<\/td>$15.50<\/td>$20.95<\/td>$28.25<\/td>$37.35<\/td>$42.65<\/td>  $87.15<\/td><\/tr>
10 lb.  <\/td>$14.10<\/td>$15.05<\/td>$16.75<\/td>$22.20<\/td>$30.50<\/td>$40.50<\/td>$46.30<\/td>  $95.00<\/td><\/tr>
20 lb.  <\/td>$21.95<\/td>$24.20<\/td>$26.15<\/td>$39.35<\/td>$50.10<\/td>$70.75<\/td>$82.10<\/td>$161.40<\/td><\/tr>
30 lb.<\/td>$31.35<\/td>$35.45<\/td>$46.00<\/td>$61.45<\/td>$75.50<\/td>$91.00<\/td>$109.25<\/td>$210.70<\/td><\/tr>
35 lb.<\/td>$33.85<\/td>$39.45<\/td>$52.70<\/td>$70.30<\/td>$83.15<\/td>$101.05<\/td>$120.05<\/td>$233.20<\/td><\/tr>
40 lb.  <\/td>$35.70<\/td>$44.20<\/td>$56.35<\/td>$77.75<\/td>$93.60<\/td>$110.15<\/td>$129.90<\/td>$252.20<\/td><\/tr>
45 lb.  <\/td>$37.25<\/td>$47.90<\/td>$59.25<\/td>$85.50<\/td>$101.85<\/td>$118.05<\/td>$138.55<\/td>$271.25<\/td><\/tr>
50 lb.<\/td>$38.55<\/td>$49.70<\/td>$61.95<\/td>$94.25<\/td>$108.25<\/td>$124.70<\/td>$286.25<\/td>$146.15<\/td><\/tr>
55 lb.  <\/td>$41.10<\/td>$51.40<\/td>$64.10<\/td>$98.90<\/td>$113.50<\/td>$134.45<\/td>$155.40<\/td>$306.70<\/td><\/tr>
60 lb.  <\/td>$44.20<\/td>$52.60<\/td>$66.25<\/td>$101.90<\/td>$117.10<\/td>$141.95<\/td>$161.50<\/td>$318.70<\/td><\/tr>
65 lb.  <\/td>$47.30<\/td>$55.05<\/td>$71.35<\/td>$104.30<\/td>$119.90<\/td>$145.50<\/td>$174.30<\/td>$343.95<\/td><\/tr>
70 lb.<\/td>$50.45<\/td>$55.70<\/td>$76.80<\/td>$106.05<\/td>$125.35<\/td>$148.05<\/td>$184.20<\/td>$364.85<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other Ways to Calculate USPS Shipping Cost  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people rely on the USPS shipping chart to determine their mailing costs, but online calculators<\/a> are also available if that’s more convenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The online shipping calculator allows customers to anticipate shipping costs and delivery timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tool is valuable for estimating the expected delivery durations for various USPS services, including Priority Mail, First-Class Mail, Priority Mail Express<\/a>, and USPS Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, you have the option to drop by your nearby post office and seek assistance from their personnel in determining the cost of mailing your package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can offer recommendations considering shipping methods such as USPS Ground Advantage<\/a>, Priority, or Flat Rate, to help you identify the most suitable option for your shipment                      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Factors that Can Affect USPS Shipping Costs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"USPS<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Shipping costs with USPS are influenced not only by weight charts but also by several other factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the key factors affecting shipping expenses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Size<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Larger packages result in higher shipping fees. Large packages are more challenging to handle and occupy more space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reducing excess packaging can reduce its size, leading to lower shipping costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Distance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Shipping costs increase with distance. Shipping a package within the United States is less expensive than shipping to other locations outside of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longer distances involve higher transportation costs and more handling, contributing to higher fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Shipping Speed<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The chosen shipping speed also impacts shipping costs. USPS offers various shipping services with varying delivery times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priority Express, for example, is faster but more expensive than slower options like Retail Ground mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your package or mail doesn’t require urgent delivery, selecting a slower, affordable shipping service may be a better choice.                                                                                                 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The USPS Shipping Rates by Weight Chart serves as a valuable tool for both businesses and individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It does not matter the type of letter you’re sending, understanding these rates is essential for efficient and cost-effective shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the weight chart provides a handy reference, USPS also offers online calculators and assistance from local post offices to help with your shipping needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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