How We Calculate Delivery Prices on Postier
How We Calculate Delivery Prices on Postier
Postier uses a smart, fair pricing formula that combines:
Parcel size
(volumetric or actual weight)
Distance
Distance between pickup and delivery
Urgency
(Standard, Express, Same-Day)
Delivery type
(fragile, oversized, temperature-sensitive)
Flat Price
Discounts for long distances, heavier parcels, and larger dimensions!
Calculate actual weight and volumetric weight easily.
Volumetric Weight (kg) = (Length × Width × Height) ÷ 5000
We always use the higher of actual weight and volumetric weight.
Example Calculation For Volumetric Weight
Actual weight
=
0.5 kg
Dimensions
=
30cm x 20cm x 10cm (L x W x H)
Formula
=
(Length × Width × Height) ÷ 5000
Calculation
=
(30 × 20 ×10)
5000
= 1.2
The volumetric weight of the package amounts to 1.2kg.
Discounts
| Parcel Weight Range | Weight Adjustment |
|---|---|
| 0–10 kg | No discount |
| 11–30 kg | 5% off total shipping cost |
| 31–70 kg | 10% off total shipping cost |
| 71+ kg | 15% off total shipping cost |
