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How Is Shipping Calculated on Shopify?

Last updated on January 9, 2023 @ 6:22 pm

There are a few things to consider when calculating shipping for your Shopify orders. First, you need to decide what shipping method you will use. There are three main shipping methods:

Flat Rate Shipping

With flat rate shipping, you charge a fixed price for shipping, no matter the order size or destination. This is a good option if you want to simplify your shipping process, or if you know that your shipping costs will be the same no matter what.

Weight Based Shipping

Weight based shipping charges are calculated based on the weight of the items in the order, and the destination of the order. This is a good option if your shipping costs vary based on the weight of the order, or if you need to ship to multiple destinations.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, Shopify can overcharge you for shipping. Make sure to check the shipping rates before finalizing your order.

Free Shipping

Free shipping is exactly what it sounds like – you don’t charge your customers anything for shipping. This is a good option if you want to encourage people to buy from your store, or if you’re selling digital products that don’t need to be shipped.

Once you’ve decided on your shipping method, you need to set up your shipping rates in Shopify. To do this, go to Settings > Shipping in your Shopify admin. From there, you can add your shipping methods and rates.

After you’ve set up your shipping methods and rates, Shopify will automatically calculate the shipping cost for each order and add it to the total cost of the order. You can also add a handling fee to each order if you need to cover additional costs like packaging materials or labor.

Conclusion:

Shopify uses a variety of factors to calculate shipping costs for orders placed through its platform. These include the type of shipping selected, the weight of the items being shipped, and the destination of the shipment. Handling fees may also be added to cover additional costs associated with fulfilling an order.

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