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Flat Rate Shipping from UPS®

Flexible. Predictable. Simple.

UPS® Simple Rate

What could be simpler? UPS Simple Rate lets you use your own packaging to ship to anywhere in the U.S. for a flat rate*. We offer five different pricing options based on package size. Flexible packaging. Predictable pricing. A simpler solution.

Ship with UPS Simple Rate

UPS Simple Rate

5 Flat Rate Options, Countless Packaging Possibilities

UPS Simple Rate applies to packages of various shapes and sizes up to 50 lbs in weight and a volume of 1,728 in3.

View UPS Simple Rate Daily Pricing            View UPS Simple Rate Retail Pricing

Extra small packaging

XS: 1-100 in3
Starting at $8.25

  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirt
  • Ceramic mug
  • Headphones

Small packaging

S: 101-250 in3
Starting at $10.75

  • Alarm clock
  • Ream of paper
  • Book
  • Picture frame

Medium packaging

M: 251-650 in3
Starting at $13.00

  • Toaster
  • Baseball bat
  • Hair dryer
  • Purse

Large packaging

L: 651-1,050 in3
Starting at $17.50

  • Regulation basketball
  • Motorcycle helmet
  • Coffee maker
  • Vase

Extra large packaging

XL: 1,051-1,728 in3
Starting at $21.75

  • Tennis racket
  • Monitor
  • Paintings
  • Blueprints

Choose from 3 Available Shipping Speeds

  • UPS Ground

    • UPS 3 Day Select®

      • UPS 2nd Day Air®

        Ship to Anywhere in the U.S.**

        Use one of our many convenient drop-off and pick-up locations.

        Ship with UPS Simple Rate

        **Rates for shipments to Hawaii and Alaska may vary.

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        UPS Simple Rate Advantages
        UPSFedExUSPS
        Customer Packaging
        Maximum Volume Up to 1,728 in3 Up to 1,452 in3 Up to 900 in3
        Shipping Speeds UPS Ground, 3 Day Select and 2nd Day Air Express Services only (no Ground) Priority Mail, 1-3 business days
        Declared Value $100 $100 $50
        Guaranteed
        Shipping Rates National Flat Rate 3 Zones National Flat Rate

        View UPS Simple Rate Daily Pricing                                  View UPS Simple Rate Retail Pricing

        "Simple Rate fits around us, instead of us having to fit around set packaging."

        -Jonathan Sciabica, Sciabica's California Olive Oil

        *Terms and conditions apply. Additional fees apply for certain services or package characteristics. Rates for shipments to or from Hawaii or Alaska may vary. See UPS Tariff/Terms and Conditions of Service and UPS Rate and Service Guide for details.