FedEx Ground small package is a reliable, day-definite shipping service. Packages typically arrive within:
- 1–5 business days within the contiguous United States
- 3–7 business days for Alaska and Hawaii
For an exact delivery estimate from our Livermore, CA warehouse (zip code 94551), use the FedEx Ground Shipping Time Calculator.
What does FedEx Ground cost?
See the attached FedEx price sheet. Please note that rates are applied based on the combined weight of all boxes in a shipment.
- Sheet 1 — rates for less than 200 lbs
- Sheet 2 — rated for 200 lbs or more
How do I calculate what I'll pay for shipping?
- You can estimate your shipping cost in three steps. First, find the shipping zone. Your books ship from our facility in Livermore, CA (ZIP code 94551), so enter that ZIP and your destination ZIP into FedEx's zone lookup tool: https://www.fedex.com/ratetools/RateToolsMain.do?method=SetupFindZones.
- Next, work out the total weight of the shipment by multiplying the number of books you plan to ship by the weight of one book. You'll find the book's weight in your book SKU setup.
- Finally, look up the shipping cost in the attached rate spreadsheet using your zone and the total weight.
How does FedEx estimate cost when shipping multiple boxes?
FedEx doesn't price each box on its own, it rates the entire shipment together, based on the combined weight of every box going to that destination, no matter how many boxes that is.
Once a shipment's total combined weight reaches 200 lbs or more, FedEx moves it out of standard package pricing (Sheet 1) and into FedEx Ground Multi-weight (MWT) pricing (Sheet 2) — a separate rate structure built for heavier shipments. MWT pricing is generally more economical per pound once a shipment crosses that 200 lbs threshold.
What insurance coverage is included?
FedEx Ground shipments include up to $100 of insurance coverage.
What is dimensional weight?
FedEx uses dimensional weight pricing, which means shipping costs may be based on package size as well as actual weight. See the attached details on dimensional weight.
Can FedEx Ground deliver to PO Boxes?
No. FedEx Ground does not deliver to PO Boxes or U.S. territories.
If a PO Box or unsupported address is used, the shipment will be moved to a "Ship Error" status. Customers will then have the option to:
- Provide a valid physical address
- Switch the shipment to USPS First-Class delivery