FUEL · GROUND UPS 30.00% est. · FedEx 30.50%RESIDENTIAL UPS $6.50 · FedEx $6.45DAS · RESI UPS $6.55 · FedEx $6.60AH · WEIGHT Z2 UPS $46.50 · FedEx $46.00LARGE PKG Z2 UPS $219.50 · FedEx $255.00DEMAND · AH UPS $8.75 · FedEx $8.80AS OF Nov. 10, 2026
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Additional Handling and Large Package calculator

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Each side is rounded up to the next inch and the weight to the next pound before rules are applied.

Measured (rounded up): 50 × 20 × 10 in · length + girth 110 in · cube 10,000 in³ · weight 30 lb

UPS 2026 (Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026)$38.75
  • Additional Handling — dimensions Fuel: applies · UPS source$30.00
  • Demand Surcharge — Additional Handling Fuel: applies · UPS source$8.75
  • Surcharges shown $38.75

Billable weight: 72 lb (actual 30 lb · dimensional 72 lb at ÷139 · minimum 40 lb)

Rules triggered

  • ✓Longest side over 48 in (50 in)
  • ✓Length + girth over 105 in (110 in)

Overall: Verified

FedEx 2026 (Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027)$38.30
  • Additional Handling Surcharge — dimensions Fuel: applies · FedEx source$29.50
  • Demand — Additional Handling Surcharge Fuel: applies · FedEx source$8.80
  • Surcharges shown $38.30

Billable weight: 72 lb (actual 30 lb · dimensional 72 lb at ÷139 · minimum 40 lb)

Rules triggered

  • ✓Longest side over 48 in (50 in)
  • ✓Length + girth over 105 in (110 in)

Overall: Verified

What-if simulator

Package and thresholds

L 50 inH 10 inW 20 in
Longest side50 in
AH > 48 · LPS > 96 · Max > 108
Second-longest side20 in
AH > 30
Length + girth110 in
AH > 105 · LPS > 130 · Max > 165
Cubic volume10,000 in³
AH > 10,368 · LPS > 17,280
Actual weight30 lb
AH > 50 · LPS > 110 · Max > 150

Results are published list surcharges for the selected date, zone and delivery type. Transportation charges, discounts and fuel are not included; use the stacking explorer to add them. Rules marked Pending verification come from summaries of the carrier guides. How the calculator works.

Rules this calculator applies

ChargeUPSFedEx
Additional Handling: dimensionsLongest side > 48 in, second-longest > 30 in, length + girth > 105 in, cube > 10,368 in³ (from Jan. 26, 2026)Same thresholds; cube from Jan. 12, 2026
Additional Handling: weightActual weight > 50 lbActual weight > 50 lb
Additional Handling: packagingNot fully encased in corrugated cardboardNot in a corrugated outer container
Large Package / OversizeLength > 96 in, length + girth > 130 in, cube > 17,280 in³, weight > 110 lb (cube and weight from Jan. 26, 2026)Same thresholds; cube and weight from Jan. 12, 2026
Over limitsOver Maximum Limits: > 150 lb, > 108 in long, > 165 in length + girthGround Unauthorized Package Charge: same limits
Minimum billable weightLarge Package 90 lb; Additional Handling (dimensions) 40 lb, 50 lb from Dec. 21, 2026Oversize 90 lb; Additional Handling — Dimension 40 lb
PrecedenceOne Additional Handling charge (the highest); none when Large Package appliesOnly the highest non-standard charge applies

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