Additive Manufacturing Service Bureau Quoting calculator
AM Shipping Cost Calculator
Printed parts may need protective packing, cure-safe handling, powder containment, paperwork, or split shipments. This calculator prices shipping and packing so fulfillment cost is visible before the quote is sent.
What this calculator does
- Estimate shipping and packing cost for printed parts from shipment quantity, packing rate, billable capture, and fixed freight charge.
- a customer service rep or estimator needs to add packing and freight to an AM quote
- Returns shipping, packing, and documentation cost to include in an AM quote.
Formula used
- Captured shipping value = shipment quantity × packing/freight rate × billable capture
- AM shipping cost = captured shipping value + fixed freight/documentation charge
Inputs explained
- Shipments, boxes, or packed parts: undefined
- Packing or freight rate: undefined
- Billable shipping capture: undefined
- Fixed freight/documentation charge: undefined
How to use the result
- Use it for fragile prototypes, production shipments, split releases, customer packing requirements, or subcontract routing.
- Carrier fuel surcharges, dimensional weight, insurance, customs, and expedited freight can change after quote release.
Common questions
- Should packing labor be included? Yes, include packing labor in the rate or fixed charge if it is not covered elsewhere.
- Can this estimate customer-paid freight? Yes, but mark whether freight is prepaid, collect, or estimated so the quote terms are clear.
- Where do special labels or certificates go? Include them in the fixed freight/documentation charge when they are shipment-specific.
- How does this help quote accuracy? It prevents low-margin jobs from losing money during packing and fulfillment.
Last reviewed 2026-05-12.