Advanced Weight-based Shipping Rules

The Advanced Weight-based Shipping Rules feature lets you configure shipping costs that scale based on the total weight of the cart. Instead of charging a flat rate, you can apply rules such as charging a fixed amount for every set weight range.

For example:

• Rule: 10,5,0 → means $10 shipping for every 5kg of cart weight, starting from 0.
• If the cart weighs 15kg, the shipping cost = $30.

Why use advanced weight-based shipping rules?

• Fair pricing: Customers pay shipping based on the actual weight of their order.
• Profit protection: Avoid losses on heavy or bulky shipments.
• Scalability: Easily handle both lightweight and large, heavy orders with tiered pricing.

Example 1: If a user purchased heavy products and, based on each 5kg, wants to add an extra $10 shipping charge, then please check the settings below.

Screenshot - 1: (Admin settings)

Based on the above settings, it will showcase the extra weight-based shipping as below.

Screenshot - 2: (Front shipping calculation)

Screenshot - 3: (Weight-based charges will change)

Example 2: If we want to apply the extra weight changes once the cart weight reaches a specific amount, then set the configuration below.

If the cart weight is over 10kg, then add $1 for each additional 1kg.

Screenshot - 4: (Admin settings)

Screenshot - 5: (Cart page layout)

Screenshot - 6: (Cart page layout)

Expected outcome

Once configured, WooCommerce will automatically calculate shipping charges based on the total cart weight. For example:

• Cart weight = 5kg → Shipping = $10
• Cart weight = 10kg → Shipping = $20
• Cart weight = 15kg → Shipping = $30

This ensures shipping costs are transparent, predictable, and scalable, helping store owners balance customer satisfaction with operational costs.