About the Shipping Cost Estimator
Estimate shipping cost from weight bands, base rate, fuel surcharge and extra fees per parcel.
Also known as: parcel cost, delivery cost calculator, freight cost estimate.
How to use this calculator
- Enter chargeable weight, base rate (first kg), rate per extra kg, fuel surcharge and the other fields.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
Cost = (base + extra kg × rate) × (1 + fuel) + fees
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Chargeable weight = 8 kg
- Base rate (first kg) = 6
- Rate per extra kg = 1.8
- Fuel surcharge = 18 %
- Extra fees (remote, insurance…) = 2.5
- Parcels = 1
the calculator returns:
- Cost per parcel: 24.45
- Total: 24.45
- Cost per kg: 3.06