Calculate shipping costs based on box dimensions and product packing rules
WooCommerce Flat Rate Box Shipping
WooCommerce Flat Rate Box Shipping calculates shipping costs by determining how products fit into defined box sizes. Instead of weight-based rates alone, this plugin considers item dimensions and box capacity to provide accurate flat rate shipping based on actual packaging needs.
Included with purchase:
- 100% GPL Licensed
- Lifetime Updates
- Technical Support
- Instant Download
What is WooCommerce Flat Rate Box Shipping?
WooCommerce Flat Rate Box Shipping is a WordPress plugin that calculates shipping costs based on product dimensions and box packing logic rather than weight alone. Available at PluginTheme.net with instant download and GPL license.
Key Features
Box Packing Logic
Automatically determines how products fit into defined box sizes
Multiple Box Sizes
Configure various box dimensions with individual flat rate pricing
Weight Limits
Set maximum weight per box to prevent overloading in calculations
Shipping Zones
Zone-specific box rates for domestic and international destinations
Rotation Options
Configure whether items can be rotated during packing calculations
Who is this for?
Pros
- Dimension-based packing logic provides more accurate shipping costs
- Multiple box size configurations with individual flat rates
- Integrates with WooCommerce shipping zones for regional pricing
- Weight limits per box prevent overloading in calculations
- Predictable shipping costs for both merchants and customers
Cons
- •Requires accurate product dimension data for all items
- •Complex packing calculations may slow checkout on large orders
- •Initial box size configuration requires measuring actual packaging materials
Product Description
This shipping plugin extends WooCommerce's shipping calculation by introducing box-based packing logic. You define your available box sizes, and the plugin determines which boxes are needed to ship each order, then applies flat rates per box used.
Box Configuration
Define multiple box sizes with inner dimensions (length, width, height) and assign a flat shipping rate to each size. The plugin calculates how items fit into available boxes and selects the combination that uses the fewest or most cost-effective boxes.
Packing Logic
- Automatic item packing based on product dimensions and box capacity
- Support for items that must ship in their own box
- Weight limits per box to prevent overloading
- Option to allow or prevent item rotation during packing calculation
Rate Calculation
Shipping cost is calculated as the sum of flat rates for all boxes needed to ship the order. This approach provides predictable shipping costs that reflect actual packaging requirements rather than arbitrary weight-based estimates.
Zone Support
The plugin integrates with WooCommerce shipping zones, allowing different box rates for domestic and international destinations. You can configure zone-specific box availability and pricing for accurate regional shipping costs.
Our Verdict
PluginTheme Team
Expert Reviewer
WooCommerce Flat Rate Box Shipping provides practical dimension-based shipping calculation that is more accurate than weight-only approaches for stores with varied product sizes.
