Shipping Cost Calculator
Calculation Results
Monthly Savings (cheapest)
$0.00
Cheapest Method
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Self-Fulfill Total / mo
$0.00
FBT Total / mo
$0.00
Annualized Savings
$0.00
TikTok Shop shipping costs range from $3.00 (FBT, 1 lb, under 100 miles) to $18+ (self-fulfilled, 5 lb, cross-country). The calculator below shows your true per-order shipping load — essential for deciding between FBT and self-fulfill, and for pricing products that have thin margins.
$3.50
FBT avg (1 lb)
$5.40
Self-fulfill avg (1 lb)
2–5 days
FBT delivery time
1–2 days
Self-fulfill delivery time
The formula
Formula
Shipping Cost per Order = Base Fee + (Weight × Weight Multiplier) + Zone Surcharge
Worked example: 1.5 lb product, mixed US zones, FBT
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base pick & pack fee | $2.40 |
| Weight surcharge (1.5 lb × $0.55) | $0.83 |
| Zone surcharge (avg mixed US) | $0.27 |
| FBT total / order | $3.50 |
| Self-fulfilled via 3PL equivalent | $5.20 |
| FBT savings / order | $1.70 (33%) |
Benchmarks
| 0–0.5 lb | $3.00 | $3.80 |
| 0.5–1 lb | $3.50 | $4.40 |
| 1–2 lb | $4.40 | $5.80 |
| 2–5 lb | $7.00 | $9.20 |
| 5+ lb | $10+ | $14.50+ |
Source: anonymized data from 1,200+ Dashboardly-connected TikTok Shops, Jan–Dec 2025. Medians by category, net of refunds.
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