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USPS and UPS prices for packages up to 70 lb within the United States. Free, no account needed.
Today's prices for a 1 lb package from New Jersey to California in a 10 x 8 x 4 inch box, with the retail price next to the Ship.com price. Use the calculator above for your own route.
| Carrier | Service | Delivery time | Weight limit | Retail | With Ship.com | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USPS Ground Advantage | 2 to 5 business days | 70 lb | $12.90 | $10.11 | Everyday packages, especially under 5 lb | |
| USPS Priority Mail | 1 to 3 business days | 70 lb | $16.95 | $13.48 | Faster delivery, with free USPS boxes | |
| USPS Priority Mail Express | 1 to 2 days | 70 lb | $62.80 | $55.79 | Urgent shipments | |
| UPS Ground Saver | 2 to 7 business days | 70 lb | Not listed | $8.76 | Light packages going to homes | |
| UPS Ground | 1 to 5 business days | 150 lb | $19.76 | $10.00 | Heavier boxes and long distances | |
| UPS 3 Day Select | 3 business days | 150 lb | $53.80 | $13.41 | Faster than ground for a small step up | |
| UPS 2nd Day Air | 2 business days | 150 lb | $67.10 | $15.17 | Expedited shipping | |
| UPS Next Day Air | Next business day | 150 lb | $156.82 | $58.03 | Overnight deliveries |
Delivery times are carrier estimates and can vary. UPS accepts up to 150 lb, and the calculator prices packages up to 70 lb. UPS Ground Saver has no separate retail price in the calculator.
Six things set the price of every USPS and UPS label.
Carriers round up. USPS prices by the ounce under 1 lb and by the pound above it, and most UPS services round up to the next pound.
Large, light boxes can be priced by dimensional weight. UPS applies it to every package, and USPS to boxes over one cubic foot.
Both carriers price by zone, based on the distance between the two ZIP codes. Farther zones cost more.
Ground services cost the least. Priority, express, and air services cost more and arrive sooner.
UPS adds a surcharge for deliveries to homes on most services. USPS charges the same for homes and businesses.
Retail prices are higher than the discounted price you get through Ship.com, at up to 89% off USPS and up to 87% off UPS.
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For a 1 lb package from New Jersey to California, USPS Ground Advantage costs $10.11 with Ship.com against a $12.90 retail price, and UPS Ground costs $10.00 against $19.76. The exact price depends on weight, box size, the distance between ZIP codes, and the service you pick. Enter your package above to see live prices for your route.
For light packages, USPS Ground Advantage and UPS Ground Saver usually cost the least. For heavy, dense items, a USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate box can cost less because the price stays the same up to 70 lb. Small, heavy packages can also qualify for USPS cubic pricing. The calculator sorts every option from both carriers by price.
The calculator asks USPS and UPS for live prices based on the two ZIP codes, the package weight, and its dimensions. It shows every available service with the retail price next to the discounted price you pay with Ship.com, plus an estimated delivery date for USPS and the standard transit time for UPS. It is free and needs no account.
It depends on weight, distance, and service, which is why the calculator prices both. For a 1 lb package from New Jersey to California, UPS Ground Saver came in at $8.76 and USPS Ground Advantage at $10.11 with Ship.com. For faster delivery, USPS Priority Mail was $13.48 and UPS 2nd Day Air was $15.17. Check your own route above.
Ship.com gives you discounted USPS and UPS rates that are lower than the retail price, at up to 89% off USPS and up to 87% off UPS. You pay the discounted price when you buy the label through your Ship.com account, and you can print it at home. The calculator shows both prices side by side so you can see the difference.
Yes. USPS and UPS can both price large, light boxes by dimensional weight, so a bigger box can cost more than its actual weight suggests. UPS applies it to every package, and USPS to boxes over one cubic foot. Small, heavy packages can qualify for USPS cubic pricing, which is often cheaper. Adding dimensions gives you a more exact price.
Measure the length along the longest side, then the width and the height, all in inches. Round each measurement up to the nearest whole inch. Weigh the box with the item inside and enter the pounds and ounces. If you ship in a poly mailer, measure it flat after the item is inside.
USPS delivery dates are estimates based on the two ZIP codes and the service you choose. For UPS, the calculator shows the standard transit time for each service, such as 1 to 5 business days for UPS Ground. Actual delivery can vary with weather, holidays, and carrier volume. Flat Rate options travel as Priority Mail, at 1 to 3 business days.
Ship AI is the first AI Shipping Manager, an AI employee for shipping, built into Ship.com. It learns how you ship, then fills in the customer details, package size, weight, price, and shipping option for every order, and flags a bad address with a suggested fix before the label is bought. Train it a little, review its work, and approve. Ship AI is live for every Ship.com seller and free to try.
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Rates and content checked September 28, 2026.
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