Four Convenient Shipping Speeds
- Delivery Within Five Days
- Delivery Within Three Business Days
- Second Day Delivery
- Next Day Delivery
With UPS® Simple Rate, you pick from the five flat packaging rates and the four shipping speeds. Ship anywhere in the U.S. for a predictable rate.
Log In To ShipDimensions: 1-100 cubic inches
Common Box Dimensions: 4 in x 4 in x 4 in, 6 in x 4 in x 4 in, 8 in x 6 in x 2 in
Size Samples: Sunglasses, t-shirt, ceramic mug or cellphone
Dimensions: 101-250 cubic inches
Common Box Dimensions: 6 in x 6 in x 6 in, 8 in x 6 in x 5 in, 12 in x 9 in x 2 in
Size Samples: Hardcover book, tissue box or ream of paper
Dimensions: 251-650 cubic inches
Common Box Dimensions: 8 in x 8 in x 8 in, 12 in x 9 in x 6 in, 13 in x 11 in x 2 in
Size Samples: Shoebox or three-inch, three-ring binder
Dimensions: 651-1,050 cubic inches
Common Box Dimensions: 10 in x 10 in x 10 in, 12 in x 12 in x 7 in, 15 in x 11 in x 6 in
Size Samples: Regulation basketball or 14-inch laptop
Dimensions: 1,051-1,728 cubic inches
Common Box Dimensions: 12 in x 12 in x 12 in, 16 in x 12 in x 9 in, 18 in x 12 in x 6 in
Size Samples: Small appliances or tennis racket
Feature | UPS | FedEx | USPS |
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Customer Packaging | -- | -- | |
Maximum Volume | Up to 1,728 cubic inches | Up to 1,452 cubic inches | Up to 1200 cubic inches |
Shipping Speeds | Within Five Days, Within Three Business Days, Second Day and Next-Day | Express Services only (no ground) | Priority Mail 1-3 business days |
Declared Value | $100 | $100 | $50 |
Guaranteed | -- | ||
Shipping Rates | National Flat Rate | 3 Zones | National Flat Rate |
You don’t need an account or contract to use UPS Simple Rate.
Simple Rate can be used to ship domestically to all 50 U.S. states. International shipments aren’t supported with Simple Rate.
You don’t need special packaging to ship with Simple Rate. You have the flexibility to use any box or mailer to fit your item or brand up to one cubic foot in size (1,728 cubic inches).
If your package measures more than one cubic foot in size (1,728 cubic inches) or weighs over 50 pounds, you’ll have to use standard UPS rates based off dimensional weight and zone.
You can utilize printed return labels with Simple Rate.
You can purchase branded boxes through UPS, while qualifying customers of the UPS Digital Connections program are able to receive a subsidy to purchase Simple Rate boxes.
Customers are also allowed to use their own boxes or mailers that fit their item or brand.