How to Calculate Postage From the U.S. to Canada

Postage rates vary depending on several factors.

Postage rates from the United States to Canada vary depending on the size of the package and the time frame for delivery. Before you head to the post office, you can calculate shipping costs using the International Price Calculator on the U.S. Postal Service website. You also also can plan the entire shipment online at a discounted price.

Instructions

1. Calculate the size and weight of the item. The first ounce to Canada costs 75 cents. The second and third additional ounces cost 25 cents each. The fourth ounce is an additional 56 cents. Any ounces after the fourth cost 26 cents each. Thus, a package weighing 6 ounces would cost $2.33 = 75 + 25 + 25 + 56 + 26 + 26.

2. Calculate priority shipping costs if required. You can order envelopes online at no cost and affix proper postage. You can also pay online, then print the postage label and affix it to the package. Mailing a Global Express Guaranteed envelope costs $33.95 at the post office and $30.56 online. Mailing an International Express Mail package costs $24.79 online and $26.95 if obtained at the post office. International Priority Mail ranges from $10.88 to $20, depending on the size of the item and whether the order is online or at the post office.

3. Add additional costs for certified mail, which costs $1.15, or registered mail, which costs $11.50.

References

• U.S. Postal Service: International Postage Price Calculator
• U.S. Postal Service: Extra Services Postage Price Calculator
• U.S. Postal Service: Print Shipping Labels
• U.S. Postal Service: International Shipping

Resources

• U.S. Postal Service: Postage Price Calculator