How do you calculate shipping when selling online? To get a shipping price, simply weigh the package and use a shipping cost calculator; if the parcel is small but heavy, get a shipping cost based on ...

How does USPS zone pricing work? Certain U.S. Postal Service labels have a shipping distance calculation, which the Postal Service does with postal zones. The first three digits of your origin and ...

How do UPS, FedEx and USPS calculate their shipping prices? The standard rates for sending packages with all three services are based on a combination of weight (or dimensional weight) and distance.

Comparing Prices FedEx, UPS and USPS offer customers the ability to calculate postage costs and purchase postage online.

For UPS domestic ground shipping, use UPS's shipping calculator to determine deadlines. For a full list of international shipping deadlines, visit UPS.com.

USPS Priority and Flat Rates The United States Postal Service is one of the most prominent organizations offering flat-rate shipping, which includes flat-rate options in the Priority Mail program.

For procrastinators and last-minute purchasers, these are the last days to ship your gifts this holiday season via FedEx, UPS and U.S. Postal Service.

Jeff Rossen tests FedEx, UPS and USPS to find the fastest and most cost-effective shipping option for holiday gifts.