**Short answer:** Our [shipping calculator](https://www.forwardme.com/shipping-calculator) gives you the final shipping price for the weight, size and destination you enter. Check whether your address is in a remote area, and estimate duties separately with our [duty calculator](https://www.forwardme.com/duty-calculator). Express services usually take 1–5 business days.

## Using the shipping calculator

The calculator is free and you don't need an account. Enter:

1. **Where the package ships from** (US or Turkey) and where it's going.
2. **The weight** of the package.
3. **The dimensions** (length, width and height).

The results show each available courier and service with its price and delivery estimate.

## Is the calculator price final?

Yes. The shipping price the calculator shows is the final price for the weight, size and destination you entered. Keep in mind three things it doesn't cover:

- **Remote-area fees.** Couriers charge extra to deliver to some remote or rural addresses, typically **$40–$50** depending on the courier. Use the "Check remote area" button in the results. You'll also see whether your address is in a remote area when you add it to your account.
- **Restricted items.** The calculator doesn't check what's inside the package. See "Restricted and prohibited items: what we can ship and what happens if a package is flagged", and check your country with our [trade restrictions lookup tool](https://www.forwardme.com/import-export-trade-restrictions-lookup-tool).
- **Duties and taxes in your country.** These are separate from shipping. Use our [duty calculator](https://www.forwardme.com/duty-calculator) to estimate them. Checkout shows whether you can prepay them (DDP) for your destination.

Some carriers also add risk or demand surcharges for certain destinations. If one applies, you'll see it at checkout before you pay.

If your package arrives at a different weight or size from the one you entered, your price changes too. Checkout always uses the real, measured package.

## How weight is rounded

We round weight **up to the next whole pound**. For example, a 2.3 lb package is billed as 3 lb. This applies to every courier except APC.

Couriers also bill the higher of the actual weight and the dimensional (size-based) weight. A large, light box can cost more than a small, heavy one. For the maximum shipment weight, see "Weight and size limits for shipments". See "Why your shipping quote is higher than expected, and how to lower it".

## How long delivery takes

Delivery time depends on the courier, the service, the destination country and the weather.

- **Express services** usually deliver in **1–5 business days**.
- **Economy services** can take longer than express services.
- Choosing **DDP or DDU** can make delivery faster or slower, because customs is handled differently.

The delivery estimate shown at checkout for your shipment is the one to go by. It can differ from general ranges you see on a courier's own website.

## Tips for a more accurate estimate

- Ask the store for the package weight and dimensions if the product page doesn't list them.
- If you plan to combine several orders, estimate the combined weight and run one quote. See "Consolidating packages: how to request it, how long it takes and what it costs".
- Compare a few couriers. The cheapest option isn't always the fastest.

## Common questions

**A courier's website says 1–3 days, but checkout shows a longer range. Which is right?**
Go by the estimate at checkout. It's calculated for your shipment, service and destination.

**Is the remote-area fee optional?**
No. The courier charges it to deliver to that address. Check it before you ship.

**Does the shipping price include duties and taxes?**
No. Estimate them with our duty calculator. Checkout shows whether DDP is available for your destination.

**Will I pay US sales tax?**
Our US warehouse is in Delaware, which has no state sales tax. If we ship within the US to another state, you're responsible for any taxes that apply there.

## Still need help?

Our support team is available on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00 ET at support@forwardme.com.