Is it cheaper to use a Flat Rate box or your own box?

Is it cheaper to use a Flat Rate box or your own box?

A medium or large flat rate box may end up costing you up to $9.53 more than your own custom-branded box. This article will help you figure out when you should avoid flat rate shipping, and how you can save big using your own boxes by accessing USPS Priority Mail Cubic via Easyship.

How much do Flat Rate boxes cost to ship?

Domestic Priority Mail Flat-Rate Packaging Information

Package	Price
Priority Mail Small Flat-Rate Box	$4.95
Priority Mail Medium Flat-Rate Box (FRB1)	$10.35
Priority Mail Medium Flat-Rate Box (FRB2)	$10.35
Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Box	$13.95

What are the sizes of USPS Flat Rate boxes?

The United States Postal Service offers Priority Mail flat rate shipping in three box sizes:

• Small: 8 ⅝” x 5 ⅜” x 1 ⅝”
• Medium: 13 ⅝” x 11 ⅞” x 11” or 11” x 8 ½” x 5 ½”
• Large: 23 11/16” x 11 ¾” x 12” or 12” 12” x 5 ½”

How much is Flat Rate shipping with USPS?

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Priority Mail Flat Rate		2021 Retail
Flat Rate	$ 7.40	$ 7.95
Legal Flat Rate Envelope	$ 7.70	$ 8.25
Padded Flat Rate Envelope	$ 8.00	$ 8.55
Small Flat Rate Box	$ 7.90	$ 8.45

What is the cheapest way to send a package?

USPS will always be the cheapest way to ship compared to FedEx or UPS hands down. However as the weight creeps closer to 2 pounds, USPS shipping costs achieve pricing parity with UPS and FedEx Ground.

What is the cheapest flat rate box?

Priority Mail Flat Rate Products

Free Supplies8	Shipping Price
Small Flat Rate Box	$8.25 Commercial Base $9.45 at Post Office & Online
Medium Flat Rate Box — 1 (top-loading)	$14.25 Commercial Base $16.10 at Post Office & Online
Medium Flat Rate Box — 2 (side-loading)	$14.25 Commercial Base $16.10 at Post Office & Online