MyUS TruePrice™

Pay Only What Your Package Weighs

With MyUS TruePrice, your shipping rates are estimated and charged based on package weight only* for international shipments from the US. TruePrice can save you money on every international shipment.

  • Eliminate extra charges: Larger but lighter packages cost less.
  • Estimates are simple: No surprises or hidden costs. You only pay what your package weighs.*
  • Big savings for members: Over $25 million saved in shipping costs.

Avoid dimensional weight shipping charges and save money with MyUS TruePrice!

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What is dimensional weight, and how is it calculated?

Other international couriers may charge you for more than just your package weight. They use volumetric or dimensional weight, calculated with this formula:

Volume (Length × Width × Height) / Dimensional Factor (139–166 in³ depending on carrier)

Volumetric weight is based on space used and often increases shipping costs significantly.

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MyUS TruePrice vs. Other Shippers' Volumetric Rates

Shipment* Details MyUS
TruePrice™		 Other
Shipper 1		 Other
Shipper 2
Baby Car Seat

Baby Car Seat

DIMENSIONS:
10” x 25” x 20”

SHIPPING TO:
Zimbabwe
Actual Weight 15 lbs 15 lbs 15 lbs
Dimensional Weight N/A 51 lbs 45 lbs
Billable Weight 15 lbs 51 lbs 45 lbs
Receiving Included True Price False False
No Weight Limit True Price False True
Consolidation Included True Price True False
Delivery Time 2-5 days 2-5 days 3-5 days
  Total Shipping Price* $137.59 $461.97 $384.28

Consolidate Your Packages with MyUS

Shipping multiple purchases internationally? With package consolidation, you can get all your items at once AND save money on shipping. There’s no need to wait around for multiple packages. We securely bundle your purchases and send them directly to your doorstep. The best thing about MyUS package consolidation benefits is that they are included at no extra cost for MyUS Premium and Business members.

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Volumetric Weight FAQ

Volumetric weight and dimensional weight are the same thing. They are calculated by multiplying (length x width x height) and then dividing by the dimensional factor (ranging from 139 in3 to 166 in3 by carrier).

Volumetric weight and actual weight measure different properties of a package:

  • Actual weight measures how heavy a package is by using an ordinary weighing scale.
  • Volumetric weight measures how much space a package takes up; both weight and dimensions matter. Volumetric weight puts space at a premium. Lighter packages can even cost more to ship via volumetric weight because of the size of their shipping materials.

Other shippers use volumetric weight to plot out space in transport vehicles and net more packages per delivery. Using volumetric weight in this way benefits businesses but can be confusing for customers. Not all shippers use the same dimensional factor to calculate volumetric weight, which means shipping cost estimates can vary from shipper to shipper.

That’s why we provide accurate and upfront pricing for MyUS members, so you are not left guessing. Our simple TruePrice system using actual weight saves members money, too!

Volumetric weight is calculated by taking the overall volume (length x width x height) and dividing it by a dimensional factor. Dimensional factors typically range from 139 in3/lb (or 5000 cm3/kg in metric) to 166in3/lb (6000 cm3/kg in metric). The dimensional factor numbers are predetermined densities used to calculate the final volumetric weight.

This depends on the size and scale of the package. Volumetric weight can be less if a package is very heavy but takes up little space. In these cases, shippers using volumetric weight will often charge based on actual weight because of the higher shipping cost.

*Applies to international shipping from the USA via DHL, FedEx, and UPS and "Budget Carrier" options. Excludes oversized shipments and palletized shipments. Oversized shipments are those with linear dimensions (total Length + Width + Height) greater than 72 inches (183 cm). Items requiring some types of special packaging (e.g. crates), are not eligible for MyUS TruePrice pricing. MyUS TruePrice guarantee does not include additional or optional services such as insurance, dangerous goods fees, customs, duties or taxes. Comparison rates based on comparable services as of February 2025.