Shopify Shipping Rates: The Basics Explained

By Leah TranJune 2, 202511 min read
Shopify Shipping Rates: The Basics Explained
  • Set a general flat rate of $0 for all orders
  • Combine with discount codes or promotional campaigns
  • Product Type: Are your products light, heavy, or bulky? Weight-based or calculated rates are better for heavier items, while flat or free rates work well for smaller or standard-sized products.
  • Margins and Budget: Know how much shipping eats into your profit margin. If your margins are tight, consider passing some shipping costs to customers using flat or calculated rates. 
  • Fulfillment Method: In-house shipping gives you more control over rates. Meanwhile, Third-party logistics (3PL) may require calculated or app-based rates.
  • Customer Expectations: Customers today often expect fast and affordable shipping—sometimes even free. Offering free shipping over a certain amount can boost average order value.
  • Quantity-based shipping: Calculates shipping based on the number of units in an order.
  • Weight-based shipping: Calculates shipping using the total order weight.

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Leah Tran

Content Executive at TrueProfit & eCommerce Content Specialist

Leah Tran is a Content Specialist at TrueProfit, where she crafts SEO-driven and data-backed content to help eCommerce merchants understand their true profitability. With a strong background in content writing, research, and editorial content, she focuses on making complex financial and business concepts clear, engaging, and actionable for Shopify merchants.

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