Information about the Standard Box Sizes feature and alternative packaging options in the Small Package Quotes app for Shopify.
The optional Standard Box Sizes feature allows you to identify your standard box sizes so they can be used to calculate a packaging solution that mirrors what should occur during order fulfillment. Enabling this feature will result in a charge of 3 cents per calculation. We highly recommend this feature if your operation uses standard box sizes. It ensures that your customers will receive the most accurate rates possible, and the packaging solution is saved with the order so it can be viewed while the order is being packed.
When the feature is enabled the Additional info widget on the Order Details page will contain detailed information on the contents of each box. In addition, a graphic representation of the packaging solution is available that illustrates the final packaging solution and provides step-by-step illustrations on how each item should be placed in the box.
The Standard Box Sizes feature identifies a packaging solution that results in the fewest number of boxes to minimize the shipping cost on the order.
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Alternatives to the Box Sizes Feature.
If you don't want to use the Box Sizes feature, other packaging options are included as part of your Small Package Quotes subscription at no additional cost. These options are displayed on the Box Sizes tab in the app settings, under a section titled "Default Packaging Settings." Each option is listed below, along with its tendency to quote higher or lower than actual shipping costs.
- Quote each item as shipping as its own package.
Each item in the Cart will be quoted as shipping as its own package. Unless orders are shipped this way, the shipping rate estimates using this method will tend to be high. - Quote shipping as all items are in one box.
All items in the Cart will be quoted as shipping in one box, and the shipping rate estimates will be based solely on weight. If the total weight of the Cart exceeds 150 pounds, it will be divided into multiple packages of equal weight. Shipping rate estimates using this method will tend to be low. -
Combine the weight of all items without dimensions and quote them as one package, while quoting each item with dimensions as shipping as its own package.
A hybrid of the other two options. Shipping rate estimates may be higher or lower than the actual shipping charges, depending on the contents of the Cart.
Refer to the user guide for the app you are using to learn more about the Standard Box Sizes feature, including how to enable it and utilize the associated settings.