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Enter your package weight and shipping zone to compare rough carrier rates across USPS, FedEx, and UPS instantly.
Cheapest option for 5 lbs in Zone 3 is USPS Parcel Select at approximately $11.61.Best Value
$11.61Cheapest Rate
$27.73Average Cost
5.00 lbsPackage Weight
Zone 3Shipping Zone
Carrier Rate Comparison
| Carrier | Service | Speed | Est. Cost | Max Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS | Parcel Select Economy ground service | Standard | $11.61 | 70 lbs |
| USPS | Priority Mail 1-3 business days | Standard | $14.96 | 70 lbs |
| UPS | UPS Ground 1-5 business days | Economy | $16.24 | 150 lbs |
| FedEx | FedEx Ground 1-5 business days | Economy | $16.89 | 150 lbs |
| FedEx | FedEx Home Delivery Residential, 1-5 days | Economy | $18.01 | 150 lbs |
| UPS | UPS 3 Day Select 3 business days | Standard | $25.52 | 150 lbs |
| FedEx | FedEx 2Day 2 business days | Fast | $28.79 | 150 lbs |
| UPS | UPS 2nd Day Air 2 business days | Fast | $31.30 | 150 lbs |
| USPS | Priority Mail Express Overnight to 2 days | Fastest | $39.96 | 70 lbs |
| FedEx | FedEx Overnight Next business day | Fastest | $48.49 | 150 lbs |
| UPS | UPS Next Day Air Next business day | Fastest | $53.26 | 150 lbs |
Shipping Zone Reference
| Zone | Distance from Origin | Typical Transit (Ground) | Cost Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 1-50 miles | 1 day | Lowest |
| Zone 2 | 51-150 miles | 1-2 days | Low |
| Zone 3 | 151-300 miles | 2 days | Low-Medium |
| Zone 4 | 301-600 miles | 2-3 days | Medium |
| Zone 5 | 601-1000 miles | 3 days | Medium-High |
| Zone 6 | 1001-1400 miles | 3-4 days | High |
| Zone 7 | 1401-1800 miles | 4-5 days | Higher |
| Zone 8 | 1801+ miles | 5+ days | Highest |
Shipping tips to save money
Zones are based on distance from the origin zip code, not destination state
USPS is usually cheapest for packages under 2 lbs going long distances
FedEx and UPS Ground beat USPS on heavier packages over 5 lbs
Dimensional weight (DIM) can increase cost for large, light packages
These are estimates only. Visit carrier websites for exact quotes
Flat rate boxes from USPS ignore weight entirely for qualifying items
