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Free Shipping Calculator

Use this free shipping calculator to decide whether you should add more to your cart to unlock free shipping or simply pay the shipping fee.

Use the Free Shipping Calculator

How this helps

Free shipping can be useful, but only when the extra item makes sense. If you need to spend $18 more to avoid a $6 shipping fee, paying shipping may be cheaper. If you only need $4 more to avoid $8 shipping, adding a useful item may be better.

Example

Your cart is $42, free shipping starts at $50, and shipping costs $7. You need $8 more for free shipping. If you can add an item you actually need for $8, your total becomes $50 instead of $49 with shipping. In that case, adding the item may be worth it.

Useful for these categories

This tool is helpful when shopping Beauty & Personal Care, Baby, Kids & Family, Pets, Fashion & Apparel, and Home & Garden because many stores use free shipping thresholds.

Free Shipping Calculator FAQ

Direct answers to common shopper questions.

Is it always better to unlock free shipping?

No. If the extra item costs more than the shipping fee and you do not need it, paying shipping may be cheaper.

What if I add an item I was already planning to buy?

Then reaching the free shipping threshold can be a better value because the extra spend is useful.

Can this calculator include coupons?

This tool focuses on shipping thresholds. Use the final price calculator or coupon stacking calculator if you also want to include discounts.

Do stores count the total before or after coupons for free shipping?

It depends on the store. Some use the subtotal before discounts, while others use the total after coupons.

Can free shipping codes change the result?

Yes. If you have a free shipping code, compare it with other discounts using the coupon stacking calculator.