FedEx Shipping Calculator
Get instant FedEx shipping rates for Ground, Express, and overnight services. Compare prices and save up to 45% on FedEx labels through ShipWave.
How much does FedEx shipping cost?
FedEx shipping costs vary by service: FedEx Ground starts around $9-12 for small packages, FedEx Express Saver from $15-25, and FedEx Overnight from $30-60+. Actual prices depend on weight, dimensions, and distance. ShipWave offers discounted FedEx rates up to 45% below retail prices.
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| Carrier | Service | Price | Delivery Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx Ground | 3-5 business days | $8.45 | 3-5 days | Cheapest |
| FedEx Home Delivery | Residential Ground | $9.85 | 3-5 days | |
| FedEx Express Saver | 3 business days | $16.20 | 3 days | |
| FedEx 2Day | 2 business days | $21.50 | 2 days | |
| FedEx Standard Overnight | Next business day PM | $32.80 | Next day | |
| FedEx Priority Overnight | Next business day AM | $45.60 | Next day 10:30am |
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* Prices shown are discounted ShipWave rates. Actual rates vary by exact dimensions, weight, and origin/destination.
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FedEx Service Options Explained
FedEx Ground: Economical shipping for packages up to 150 lbs. Delivers in 1-5 business days depending on distance. Best for non-urgent business shipments.
FedEx Home Delivery: Ground service optimized for residential addresses. Delivers Tuesday-Saturday with evening and weekend options.
FedEx Express Saver: Guaranteed 3-day delivery by end of day. Good balance of speed and cost for time-sensitive but not urgent packages.
FedEx 2Day: Guaranteed 2-day delivery by end of day (4:30 PM to most areas). Popular for business documents and important shipments.
FedEx Overnight: Multiple overnight options from Standard (next day by 3 PM) to First Overnight (next day by 8 AM).
FedEx Pricing Factors
Weight vs. Dimensional Weight: FedEx charges the greater of actual weight or dimensional weight (L x W x H / 139 for Ground, / 139 for Express). Light, bulky packages pay dimensional rates.
Zone-Based Pricing: FedEx divides the country into zones from your origin. Zone 2 (nearby) is cheapest; Zone 8 (cross-country) costs most.
Fuel Surcharges: Express services have higher fuel surcharges than Ground. Check current rates as they change weekly.
Residential Surcharge: Additional $4-5 fee for residential deliveries on all services except Home Delivery (included in base rate).
Why Use ShipWave for FedEx?
Discounted Rates: ShipWave negotiates volume discounts with FedEx, passing savings of up to 45% to you. No minimum shipping volume required.
Compare All Options: See FedEx alongside USPS, UPS, and DHL to find the best rate for each shipment.
No Account Needed: Ship with FedEx through ShipWave without setting up a FedEx account or negotiating rates yourself.
Instant Labels: Generate FedEx shipping labels immediately. Schedule free FedEx pickup or drop at any FedEx location.
Pro Tips to Save More
Use FedEx Ground for Non-Urgent
FedEx Ground offers the best FedEx rates for packages that can wait 3-5 days.
Check Dimensional Weight
Measure your package accurately. Dimensional weight often exceeds actual weight for boxes.
Home Delivery for Residential
FedEx Home Delivery includes residential surcharge, often cheaper than Ground to homes.
Compare Express Saver vs 2Day
For 1 extra day of transit, Express Saver saves 20-30% over 2Day shipping.
Schedule Pickup Free
FedEx offers free pickup when shipping through ShipWave. No need to drive to a location.
Ship Monday for Friday Delivery
FedEx Ground shipped Monday typically arrives by Friday for most zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Enter your package dimensions, weight, and addresses in our FedEx shipping calculator above. You'll see instant quotes for all FedEx services with our discounted rates up to 45% off retail.
- FedEx Ground is significantly cheaper than Express services. Ground rates start around $8-12 for small packages, while Express starts at $15-25+. Ground takes 3-5 days vs 1-3 days for Express.
- FedEx charges by whichever is greater: actual weight or dimensional weight. Dimensional weight is calculated as Length x Width x Height divided by 139. Light, bulky packages often pay dimensional rates.
- FedEx Ground is the cheapest option for most shipments. For small, heavy items, FedEx One Rate boxes may be cheaper. For very small items under 1 lb, FedEx SmartPost (delivered by USPS) is sometimes cheapest.
- FedEx overnight shipping ranges from $30-100+ depending on package size, weight, and specific service (Standard, Priority, or First Overnight). ShipWave offers overnight rates up to 45% below retail pricing.
- Yes! ShipWave lets you ship with FedEx at discounted rates without creating a FedEx account. Simply enter your shipment details, select a FedEx service, and print your label.
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