Flexible shipping based on cart details
Weight Based Shipping for WooCommerce Pro helps WooCommerce store owners calculate shipping costs from the weight and value of products in the cart. Instead of applying one fixed rate to every order, you can create rules for different order conditions and customer needs.
This approach is useful when heavier parcels cost more to prepare or deliver, when products require different handling, or when you want shipping prices to reflect the contents of each order. The plugin gives you a structured way to define rates that match your store’s shipping model.
Build tiered weight-based rates
Create incremental shipping costs for defined weight ranges. For example, you can set one rate for orders up to 5 kg, a higher rate for orders from 5 to 10 kg, and another rate for weights above 10 kg.
These tiers provide a clear and predictable pricing model. They can help align the amount charged at checkout with the increasing weight of the package, making the shipping calculation more suitable for stores that sell products in different quantities or sizes.
Use thresholds for free shipping
Configure free shipping when an order reaches a chosen threshold. The threshold can be based on a minimum cart total or on minimum and maximum weight conditions. For instance, you can offer free shipping on orders over $50 or on packages weighing more than 20 kg.
This supports promotions designed to encourage larger purchases while keeping lighter or smaller orders aligned with your normal shipping rules. You can choose the condition that best fits your products and fulfillment approach.
Apply shipping classes with Pro
The Pro edition includes shipping classes for more detailed product grouping. Create custom shipping rates for product groups such as frozen, fragile, bulky, or drop-shipped items. This makes it possible to distinguish products that require different shipping treatment.
- Set custom rates for selected product groups.
- Offer free shipping for selected products.
- Exclude specific items from free shipping.
- Enable or disable specific shipping methods on a per-product basis.
These controls are useful when one store handles products with different packaging, handling, or delivery requirements. They also provide more control over which products participate in a free-shipping offer.
Practical store workflows
Use weight ranges for a catalog where shipping costs rise with the total parcel weight. Combine cart-value thresholds with weight conditions when free shipping should depend on both order size and physical weight. For mixed catalogs, use Pro shipping classes to separate fragile, frozen, bulky, or drop-shipped items from standard products.
Installation and setup
Add the plugin to your WooCommerce site, then define the shipping rules that match your products and customer scenarios. Start with weight ranges or free-shipping thresholds, and add Pro shipping classes where particular products need their own rates or shipping-method controls.
