What is volumetric weight?
The price for shipping a package depends not only on where you are shipping to, but also the volumetric weight, which is based on weight and dimensions. This means the volumetric weight may exceed the actual weight of the parcel, as it factors in how much space your item is likely to take up in the delivery network including vans and aircraft.
Our shipping calculator works the volumetric weight out for you, so please provide accurate details when you want to get a shipping price so we can price the cost of delivery up properly. If you do not declare all the package details correctly, you can run into hefty additional charges and shipping delays.
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Do Shipixy shipments have a weight or size limit?
Yes. See the chart below for more information. The formula for girth is Length + Width*2 + Height*2 Service Max Length (in) Max Girth (in) Max Weight (lbs) FedEx Express U.S. Services 119" 165" 150 lbs. FedEx Ground or Home Delivery 108" 165" 150 ...
Can I ship large or heavy packages?
The Shipixy shipping calculator is a great tool for finding a courier to ship big and bulky packages with. Our heavy and large item delivery prices are very reasonable as we have huge discounts on courier services for shipping inside the US or ...
How does Shipixy work?
When you have a package you’d like to ship from the US to friends and family in the US, Shipixy makes it easy! Enter the destination address, your package dimensions, and weight, and receive upfront, accurate Shipixy shipping rates. Then, choose the ...
How do I get a shipping quote?
Getting a shipping quote is really simple with our easy-to-use quote engine. We can save you time and money as we group together all the best courier services to ship your package within one place so you can pick and choose the perfect courier for ...