How much to ship a priority mail box
The cost to ship a Priority Mail box depends on several factors, including the weight and dimensions of the box, the destination zip code, and the level of service you choose. Here are the current rates for Priority Mail boxes in the United States:
Priority Mail Rates (effective January 2022)
- Small Flat Rate Box (up to 70 lbs): $8.45
- Medium Flat Rate Box (up to 13 lbs): $14.35
- Large Flat Rate Box (up to 20 lbs): $19.95
- Regional Rate Box A (up to 15 lbs): $14.35 (to destinations within the contiguous United States)
- Regional Rate Box B (up to 20 lbs): $19.95 (to destinations within the contiguous United States)
Priority Mail Rates (International)
- Small Flat Rate Box (up to 4 lbs): $26.95 (to Canada), $34.95 (to other countries)
- Medium Flat Rate Box (up to 4 lbs): $34.95 (to Canada), $44.95 (to other countries)
- Large Flat Rate Box (up to 4 lbs): $44.95 (to Canada), $54.95 (to other countries)
Additional Fees
- Insurance: $2.95 (up to $100 coverage), $3.95 (up to $200 coverage), $4.95 (up to $300 coverage)
- Signature Confirmation: $3.95
- Delivery Confirmation: $1.95
Weight-Based Rates
If your Priority Mail box exceeds the weight limit of the flat rate box, you'll need to use the weight-based rate chart. Here are the rates:
- 1-2 lbs: $7.95
- 2-3 lbs: $10.95
- 3-4 lbs: $13.95
- 4-5 lbs: $16.95
- 5-6 lbs: $19.95
- 6-7 lbs: $22.95
- 7-8 lbs: $25.95
- 8-9 lbs: $28.95
- 9-10 lbs: $31.95
- 10-11 lbs: $34.95
- 11-12 lbs: $37.95
- 12-13 lbs: $40.95
- 13-14 lbs: $43.95
- 14-15 lbs: $46.95
- 15-16 lbs: $49.95
- 16-17 lbs: $52.95
- 17-18 lbs: $55.95
- 18-19 lbs: $58.95
- 19-20 lbs: $61.95
Keep in mind that these rates are subject to change, so it's always a good idea to check the official USPS website for the most up-to-date rates and fees.