Want to know what international shipping will cost before you issue the waybill?
The international shipping calculator estimates the cost of your international shipments before the waybill is issued, so you can compare prices across carriers and pick the right one for the destination and the shipment weight.
It also helps you plan shipping costs better and quote more accurate prices to customers when you sell and ship internationally.
The international shipping calculator estimates what a shipment will cost before you issue the waybill. Choose a carrier, destination country, and city, then enter the weight. Salla shows the estimated cost right away, so you can compare carriers and see how weight changes the price.
๐ Article overview
- How to use the international shipping calculator
- How to put the calculator to work
- Why the final cost can differ from the estimate
- Tips for a more accurate estimate
- Frequently asked questions
๐ฃ How to use the international shipping calculator
1. From the Shipping and delivery page, open the more menu and click (International shipping calculator).
2. Enter the shipment details:
- Choose the carrier you want to ship with.
- Select the destination country.
- Choose the destination city.
- Enter the shipment weight, or drag the weight slider to see how a different weight changes the shipping cost.
The estimated shipping cost appears immediately.
โ How to put the calculator to work
The calculator is useful for more than the shipment in front of you. Here are the situations where it helps you decide:
Compare carriers
When more than one carrier serves the same destination, compare the estimated cost for each and choose the one that works best on price.
See how weight affects cost
Before you pack products or build a promotion, try different weights to see how added weight moves the shipping cost.
๐ก Example: If you are planning to add a free product to a promotional offer, check what the extra weight does to the shipping cost before you launch the offer.
Price your products more accurately
When you sell to customers outside the country you operate from, the calculator lets you estimate shipping cost up front, so it is easier to build that cost into the product price or into the shipping fee the customer pays.
Plan your expansion into new markets
If you are thinking about targeting a new country, use the calculator to check expected shipping costs to different cities inside that country before you start marketing campaigns or accept orders from it.
Why the final cost can differ from the estimate
The calculator uses only the shipment's actual weight when it shows an estimated cost.
Some shipments, though, are charged on volumetric weight instead of actual weight โ particularly when the package dimensions are large relative to what it weighs.
For example, a shipment can weigh only 1 kg, but because the box is large, the carrier may treat it as heavier when it calculates the final cost.
That is why the actual waybill cost can differ from the figure shown in the calculator.
Tips for a more accurate estimate
โ Know the actual weight of the shipment after packing.
โ Account for the dimensions of the box or packaging you ship in.
โ Compare more than one carrier when you ship to international destinations regularly.
โ Re-check the cost whenever you change packaging size or add new products to the shipment.
๐ Important note
The international shipping calculator is there to estimate cost and help you compare shipping options. The final cost is set when the waybill is issued, based on the actual shipment data, its dimensions, and the requirements of the carrier you chose.
Frequently asked questions
โ Where do I find the international shipping calculator?
From the Shipping and delivery page, open the more menu and click (International shipping calculator).
โ Is the estimated cost the price I will actually pay?
Not necessarily. The estimate is based on actual weight only. The final cost is determined when the waybill is issued, using the real shipment data, its dimensions, and the carrier's requirements.
โ Can I compare more than one carrier?
Yes. When several carriers serve the same destination, run the estimate for each one and compare.
โ What is volumetric weight?
It is the weight a carrier assigns to a shipment based on its dimensions rather than what it actually weighs. Carriers apply it when a package is bulky compared with its actual weight.
๐ฆ Before you issue any international waybill, check the estimated cost and compare carriers in a few seconds.