Fedex Next Day Shipping Calculator

FedEx Next Day Shipping Cost Estimator

Use this calculator to get an estimated cost for your FedEx Next Day Air shipments. Please note that this is an estimation and not an official FedEx quote. Actual costs may vary based on specific services, surcharges, and real-time pricing.

First $100 of value is typically included.
Commercial Residential

Understanding FedEx Next Day Shipping

FedEx Next Day shipping services are designed for urgent shipments that need to arrive the very next business day. FedEx offers several Next Day options, each tailored to different delivery time requirements:

  • FedEx First Overnight®: Delivers as early as 8:00 a.m. the next business day to most primary service areas. Ideal for critical shipments.
  • FedEx Priority Overnight®: Delivers by 10:30 a.m. the next business day to most primary service areas, and by noon, 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. to other areas. This is the most commonly used next-day service.
  • FedEx Standard Overnight®: Delivers by 4:30 p.m. to businesses and by 8:00 p.m. to residences the next business day. A more economical option for less time-sensitive next-day deliveries.

Factors Influencing Next Day Shipping Costs

The cost of FedEx Next Day shipping is determined by several key factors:

  1. Origin and Destination Zip Codes: The distance and specific service zones between the pickup and delivery locations play a significant role. Longer distances or less accessible areas can incur higher costs.
  2. Package Weight: The actual weight of your package in pounds is a primary cost driver. Heavier packages generally cost more to ship.
  3. Package Dimensions (Dimensional Weight): FedEx, like other carriers, uses dimensional weight to account for packages that are light but take up a lot of space. If the dimensional weight (calculated as (Length × Width × Height) / Dimensional Divisor) is greater than the actual weight, the dimensional weight will be used as the "billable weight." For domestic FedEx Express, the dimensional divisor is typically 139.
  4. Declared Value: If you declare a value for your shipment above a certain threshold (e.g., $100), FedEx will charge an additional fee for increased liability coverage. This acts as insurance against loss or damage.
  5. Delivery Location Type: Delivering to a residential address often incurs a "Residential Delivery Surcharge" compared to a commercial address due to the increased complexity and cost of residential deliveries.
  6. Additional Services and Surcharges: Various optional services and surcharges can add to the total cost, including:
    • Saturday Delivery/Pickup
    • Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials
    • Signature Options
    • Fuel Surcharges (variable and applied to all shipments)
    • Peak Surcharges (during high-volume periods)
    • Extended Area Surcharges (for remote or less accessible locations)

How to Use the Calculator

Enter the required information into the fields above:

  • Origin & Destination Zip Codes: Provide the 5-digit zip codes.
  • Package Weight: Enter the actual weight of your package in pounds.
  • Package Dimensions: Input the length, width, and height of your package in inches.
  • Declared Value: Specify the monetary value of your package for liability purposes.
  • Delivery Location Type: Select whether the destination is a commercial business or a residential address.

Click "Calculate Estimated Cost" to see a breakdown of the estimated shipping charges, including the billable weight and any applicable surcharges based on our simplified model.

Important Disclaimer

This calculator provides a simplified estimate based on common factors and hypothetical rates. It does not account for all possible FedEx surcharges, discounts, or real-time pricing fluctuations. For an exact quote, please visit the official FedEx website or contact FedEx directly.

Example Calculation:

Let's say you're shipping a package from 90210 to 10001:

  • Actual Weight: 10 lbs
  • Dimensions: 12″ L x 10″ W x 8″ H
  • Declared Value: $300
  • Delivery Type: Residential

1. Calculate Dimensional Weight:
(12 * 10 * 8) / 139 = 960 / 139 ≈ 6.91 lbs

2. Determine Billable Weight:
Max(Actual Weight, Dimensional Weight) = Max(10 lbs, 6.91 lbs) = 10 lbs

3. Apply Base Next Day Air Fee: $30.00

4. Apply Weight-based Cost:
10 lbs * $3.00/lb = $30.00

5. Apply Residential Surcharge: $5.00

6. Apply Declared Value Surcharge:
Declared Value over $100 = $300 – $100 = $200
1% of $200 = $2.00. Since the minimum surcharge is $3.00, the surcharge is $3.00.

7. Total Estimated Cost:
$30.00 (Base) + $30.00 (Weight) + $5.00 (Residential) + $3.00 (Declared Value) = $68.00

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