FedEx Quote Basis in ProStores

If Total Order Weight is selected, the shipping rate will be calculated upon the total order weight (as if all items were to be packaged in one container). If you want the shipping rate to be calculated as though items are going to be packaged in separate containers, select Packing Algorithm.

If you intend on using the freight service types, then you must select the Packing Algorithm as your Quote Basis, and your products must have dimensional values (such as Length, Width and Height). See your FedEx documentation for more information on Freight specifications.

If you select Packing Algorithm, and you want the algorithm to determine which containers should be used for each order, you must then define shipping containers. Otherwise, the algorithm assumes that each product has a container of "Self" (one product per container). In addition, it is recommended that you enter the weight and dimensions for every product to ensure an accurate quote at checkout.

If you have products that are large in volume, but do not weigh much, then you may want to use the Packing Algorithm as your Quote Basis to get an accurate rate quote. Federal Express uses a "Dimensional Weight" (L x W x H / 194). If the Dimensional Weight is greater than the actual weight of the package, then it will be used for the rate quote. For example, if you have a product that is 14 inches long, 15 inches wide, 16 inches tall and weighs 2 pounds, then the algorithm will use the Dimensional Weight of 17.3 pounds, rather than the actual weight of 2 lbs., to calculate the rate quote. (See the Federal Express guidelines for more information).

The FedEx shipping processor rounds package length, width and height to the nearest whole number.