How to Configure Weight-Based Shipping in Squarespace

How to Configure Weight-Based Shipping in Squarespace

By Michael Turner

December 19, 2024 at 07:30 PM

Calculate variable shipping costs based on order weight for efficient pricing of similarly sized items with different weights.

Add Weight-Dependent Shipping:

  1. Navigate to Shipping menu
  2. Select "Add shipping method"
  3. Choose "Weight-dependent"
  4. Set a customer-visible name in "Options name"

Configure Weight Ranges:

Weight-dependent shipping prices

Weight-dependent shipping prices

  1. Set default weight and cost starting at 0.00 lbs/kg
  2. Add additional ranges using the + button
  3. New ranges start 0.01 above previous range
  4. Final range automatically extends to infinity

A shipping form from Squarespace

A shipping form from Squarespace

Note: Weights round to nearest hundredth (e.g., 10.109 becomes 10.11)

Weight range price formula

Weight range price formula

Set Product Weights:

  1. Access Pages menu
  2. Select shop page
  3. Click "All"
  4. Double-click product
  5. Navigate to Customize > Advanced Shipping
  6. Enter Length, Width, Height, and Weight
  7. Click Apply

Configure advanced shipping options

Configure advanced shipping options

Change Measurement Units (Optional):

  1. Access Regional Settings (7.1) or Language and Region (7.0)
  2. Select American (pounds) or Metric (kilograms) under Default measurement

Remember: Product weights are hidden from customers unless specifically added to additional information.

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