What's next after customization?

[ckosloff]

dimensional weight refers to a minimum weight per box size. carriers will require a minimum weight per box size. if the weight of the package is greater than the dim weight, then the carrier will use the actual weight. if it weighs less, the carrier uses the dim weight.

if you are shipping heavy items, ie liquids, lead, glass, etc, i would not worry about dim weight. if you are shipping light items, ie, down comforters, plastics, bike wheels (which take up a big size), then dim weight is something you should worry about.

distance comes into play based on the weight of the package; and again the weight of the package is the greater of the actual weight and calculated dimensional weight.

Great explan, thanks to all posters.

[ckosloff]

distance comes into play based on the weight of the package; and again the weight of the package is the greater of the actual weight and calculated dimensional weight.

The abridged quote above is precisely my question, how to calculate distance and weight relationship in order to invoice a customer correctly, not that I want to invoice anybody, I want to collect prior to shipping that is why I have to publish precise quotes like: with USPS for 3-day ground: $yyz, for 1 week ground $124, and so on and so forth for other carriers.
Thank you.

[ckosloff]

@mprough,

Checked out your links to docs:

1. is only valid for Georgia, your home state, unfortunately it is not interactive I.e. not possible to click on state to see other relationships to zones.
2. doesn't tell me much about how to quote.

I appreciate very much that you take time to answer my questions.
Thank you,

CK