Carrier-Calculated Shipping: Complete Setup Guide for Online Stores
Calculate shipping costs automatically using real-time carrier rates based on package size, weight, and delivery address.
Available Countries
- Australia
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- United Kingdom
- United States (excluding Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
Setting Up Carrier-Calculated Shipping
- Add Product Dimensions and Weight
- Enter accurate package measurements including packing materials
- Include length, width, height, and weight
- For large orders, reduce dimensions slightly to optimize container usage
- Review Products panel to find items with missing measurements
- Select Shipping Services
- Choose from UPS, FedEx, or USPS (US only)
- For other countries, select Carrier-calculated Shipping
- Select desired shipping services from available options
- Enter shipping origin postal code
- Configure Shipping Containers
- Choose carrier containers (where available)
- Add custom containers with dimensions
- Ensure carriers support your container sizes
- System automatically selects most efficient packaging
- Set Pricing Margins
- Add percentage or fixed amount to cover:
- Packaging costs
- Handling fees
- Time invested
- Error margins
How It Works at Checkout
- Shipping options appear after customer enters address
- Customers can compare and select preferred service
- Cart limit: 150 items with carrier-calculated shipping
- Rates based on:
- Package dimensions
- Weight
- Delivery address
- Selected carrier services
Available Carriers and Services
U.S. Carriers:
- FedEx (Ground, Express, Priority)
- UPS (Ground, Air, Select)
- USPS (Priority, Express, Ground Advantage)
International carriers vary by country. Most require custom containers.
Tips for Optimal Use
- Regularly update product dimensions
- Test orders to verify shipping calculations
- Use margin feature to adjust rates
- Consider EasyShip extension for discounted rates
- For oversized items, consider flat-rate or weight-based shipping
Note: Carrier-calculated rates use retail pricing in the US and discounted rates internationally through EasyShip.