{"id":37631,"date":"2022-07-05T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/?p=37631"},"modified":"2023-01-20T11:16:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-20T17:16:53","slug":"what-are-usps-flat-rate-boxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/what-are-usps-flat-rate-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat Rate Shipping: What Are USPS Flat Rate Boxes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Note: As of October 19, 2022, ShippingEasy now offers the lowest USPS\u24c7 shipping rates in the industry, and the rates reflected in this blog are prior to this change. For more information on these new rates, check out our blog!<\/a><\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat are USPS Flat Rate Boxes?\u201d is a question<\/a> that often pops up in the shipping world. And, to be honest, it\u2019s a big question. Not only are USPS Flat Rate Boxes are an offering from USPS Priority Mail<\/a>, but there are different sizes and box options to choose from and discuss. To give you the full scoop on USPS Flat Rate Boxes, we\u2019ll give you a breakdown of the service itself, Regional Rate Boxes<\/a>, and a few guidelines (as well as a Table of Contents to make everything easily accessible).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What are USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate Boxes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate Envelopes?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate Small Box<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate Medium Box<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate Large Box<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. USPS Priority Mail\u00ae APO\/FPO\/DPO Large Flat Rate Box <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. What is USPS Regional Rate shipping?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. When should you use Flat Rate shipping?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Do USPS Flat Rate shipments come with a tracking number?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. How can ShippingEasy help automate my packaging choices?\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Note: The rates in this blog post are the 2022 USPS rates. For the current 2023 USPS rates, visit our USPS 2023 Shipping Rate Changes: Flat Rate, Priority, First Class, w\/Tables<\/a> blog!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

    What is USPS Priority Mail\u00ae Flat Rate?<\/h2>\n\n\n

    USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate<\/a> is one of the most commonly used services because you pay one shipping rate for your package, regardless of its destination and up to 70 pounds. Yes, you read that correctly. Whether you\u2019re shipping a 20-pound package across town or across the country, your rate is going to be the same. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This service type is offered for both standard Priority Mail<\/a> shipping and Priority Mail Express<\/a>. Both also include standard tracking, up to $50 in insurance<\/a>, and typically deliver in 1-3 days (including Saturday at no additional charge). You can even schedule pickups<\/a>, so you don\u2019t have to drive to the local post office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There are three main Flat Rate Box sizes, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n