Independent three-carrier worksheet

Same package. Three different rules.

Screen a domestic rectangular parcel for USPS Ground Advantage Commercial, UPS small-package Daily or Retail Rates, and FedEx Ground or Home Delivery. Add real quotes to compare a lane without pretending that zone numbers or published rates are interchangeable.

3 脳 1One shipment profile, three screens

Local-only calculations. No account, tracking, or customer data is sent by this file. Official reference links open only when clicked.

Use this as a discussion worksheet. Basic dimensions and DIM calculations are screens, not carrier acceptance, a service promise, or a quote. Check current rules, special packaging, address eligibility, fees and account agreements before a proposal. Reviewed October 2, 2026.
1 路 Enter one real shipment2 路 Check each carrier鈥檚 own zone3 路 Enter like-for-like verified charges4 路 Compare service and cost

Shipment profile

Use outside dimensions in inches. Leave identity and private customer details out of this file if they are not needed.

The longest side is used for length plus girth. UPS and USPS round each dimension up for the illustrated DIM calculation. FedEx rounds each measurement to the nearest whole inch. Do not use this generic screen for nonrectangular packaging, flat-rate products or special contracts.

Entered length + girthAdd dimensions
Actual rounded lbAdd weight
USPS rounded cubeAdd dimensions

Carrier screens and verified quote inputs

Zone is an input from each carrier鈥檚 own lookup. Enter base and other charges from an actual quote or bill for the same date, lane and service. Enter 0 for a verified zero fee; blank charges remain unpriced.

USPS

Ground Advantage Commercial 路 domestic reference

Enter shipment

Illustrated DIM weight

Enter dimensions and weight.

Verified charges in USD

Include all applicable nonstandard, pickup, additional or agreement charges in the fees field.

Entered totalUnpriced

USPS Zone Chart 路 DMM 283 路 Notice 123

UPS

Small package 路 choose applicable rate type

Enter shipment

Illustrated DIM weight

Enter dimensions and weight.

Verified charges in USD

Include fuel, residential, area, handling, demand, pickup and agreement effects where applicable.

Entered totalUnpriced

UPS Zone Charts 路 Dimensions and DIM

FedEx

Ground / Home Delivery 路 domestic reference

Enter shipment

Illustrated DIM weight

Enter dimensions and weight.

Verified charges in USD

Include fuel, residential, delivery area, handling, demand, pickup and agreement effects where applicable.

Entered totalUnpriced

FedEx Rate Tools 路 Service Guide

What the comparison says

Enter verified charges

Totals appear after you enter a base charge. A lower entered number is not a recommendation until service, fees and eligibility match.

Check before choosing

  • Compare the same ship date, origin, destination, address type and package.
  • Check delivery commitment, pickup and return flow, tracking and claims needs.
  • Check all fees and minimum billable weights on the actual account.
  • Zone labels are carrier-specific. Do not compare zone numbers directly.

Official starting points

These are live references. The HTML itself stays offline and never downloads rates or zones.