Pakistan Courier Rates and Volumetric Calculator Guide
Learn what changes the price of sending a parcel in Pakistan: the parcel’s size and weight, how far it goes, and whether the buyer pays cash on delivery.
Real Weight vs Size
Many couriers charge for either the real weight or a weight worked out from the box size, whichever is higher. So a light item in a big box can cost more than you expect.
Distance
Prices usually go up the further the parcel travels. Sending within the same city is often cheaper than sending to another city or province.
Cash on Delivery (COD) Fees
When the courier collects cash from the buyer, it may charge the seller an extra fee on top of the delivery price.
How Size-Based Weight Works: An Example
Say you send a winter jacket that weighs 800 grams (0.8 kg) in a box that measures 40 cm × 30 cm × 20 cm, and your courier divides by 5,000.
Where to Get Current Prices
We do not list prices, because they change often. Call the courier or visit a branch for a quote.
| Courier | Helpline |
|---|---|
| TCS | 111-123-456 |
| Leopards (LCS) | 021-111-300-786 |
| PostEx | (042) 111 786 227 |
| TRAX (Sonic) | (021) 111-118-729 |
| M&P | (021) 111-202-202 |
| Pakistan Post | 111-111-117 |
| Daewoo Cargo | 111-007-008 |
Businesses that send many parcels may be able to agree lower prices with a courier. Always ask for the full price, including tax and any extra services, before you book.
Courier Flyers and Boxes
Some couriers sell their own flyers and boxes. Ask at the branch what sizes and prices they have:
- Flyers: Plastic mailing bags, good for clothes and small soft items.
- Boxes: Better for fragile or heavy items.
- Ask first: Sizes, prices and weight limits differ between couriers.
Simple Ways to Pay Less
Online sellers and regular senders can save money with a few habits:
- Use the right box size: A box that fits the item means you do not pay for empty space.
- Watch the weight steps: Couriers often charge in weight steps. Lighter packing can keep a parcel in a lower step.
- Send one parcel, not several: Packing a buyer’s items together can cost less than booking each item separately.
Common Questions About Delivery Costs
Short answers about weight, cash on delivery fees and tax.
How do couriers work out volumetric weight?
Many couriers multiply length × width × height in centimetres and divide by a set number, often 5,000. If that result is more than the real weight, you pay for the higher figure. Ask your courier which number it uses.
How much do couriers charge for cash on delivery?
It depends on the courier and your agreement with it. We could not confirm a standard fee, so ask the courier for its current COD charge before you book.
Is tax added to courier prices?
Tax and extra charges can be added to a courier bill. Ask the courier for the full price, including tax, before you book.
Does sending in the same city cost less?
Often, yes. Most couriers charge more as the distance grows. Ask your courier for the price from your city to the receiver’s city.
Which courier is the cheapest?
Prices change and depend on weight, distance and any deals you have. Get quotes from two or three couriers for the same parcel and compare them.
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