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title: Shipping rates
description: "# Setting up shipping rates in Little Big Shop Little Big Shop allows you to choose the following shipping options: - Flat rate - Price-based rate - Free Shipping - Weight-based rate  Read on to find out how to set…"
url: "https://help.littlebigshop.com.au/help/shipping-rates/"
updated: "2026-02-26"
category: Shipping
---

# Shipping rates

# Setting up shipping rates in Little Big Shop

Little Big Shop allows you to choose the following shipping options:

- Flat rate
- Price-based rate
- Free Shipping
- Weight-based rate

 Read on to find out how to set up each option.

### Step-by-step guide

Click on the video below to see how to access the Shipping feature and add different payment options.

[How to edit shipping rates](https://www.youtube.com/embed/A1E6w0wfgMI?feature=oembed)

### Step-by-step guide

1. Select the relevant region

- From the Admin Dashboard, click the 'Shipping' feature on the right-hand side
- [Add a new region](https://help.littlebigshop.com.au/knowledgebase/add-new-region/), or click on an existing region to [edit](https://help.littlebigshop.com.au/knowledgebase/edit-region/) and add shipping rates to

2. Choose the shipping option & enter the required fields

The Shipping options can be located in the 'Shipping rates' section. Let's list what you need for each option.

**Flat rate**

- Delivery option name: name your shipping method (e.g., Standard Shipping)
- Estimated delivery time: enter expected delivery time (e.g., 3-5 business days)
- Rate (includes GST): input the shipping cost, including taxes
- Charge shipping per order or item: choose 'Per Order' (flat rate) or 'Per Item' (cost per item)
- Free shipping: optionally, set free shipping for orders over a certain amount

**Price-based rate**

- Delivery option name: name of the shipping method (e.g., Express Shipping)
- Estimated delivery time: enter the expected number of days for delivery (e.g., 3-5 business days)
- Price range: define the order value range for which this shipping rate will apply (e.g., $0.00 to $50.00)
- Rate (includes GST): set the shipping cost for the given price range, including GST
- Add range: add more price ranges if needed, each with a corresponding shipping rate
- Free shipping option: check this box if free shipping should apply when the order subtotal exceeds a certain amount.

**Weight-based rate**

- Delivery option name: enter a name for the shipping method (e.g., Standard Shipping)
- Est. delivery time: specify the estimated shipping duration (e.g., 3-5 business days)
- Weight range: define the weight limits for the shipping rate (e.g., from 0.00 kg to 5.00 kg)
- Rate (includes GST): set the shipping cost for orders within the specified weight range
- Add range: click to add additional weight ranges, each with its own rate
- Free shipping option: tick this box if free shipping should apply for orders over a certain amount

**Free shipping**

- Delivery option name: enter a name for the shipping method (e.g., 'Standard Shipping')
- Est. delivery time: Specify the estimated shipping duration (e.g., 3-5 business days).
- Rate (includes GST): Set the shipping cost for orders within the specified weight range.

3. Save your changes

- Scroll to the top of the page, and press 'Save' on the right of the screen

### Tips

- Set Accurate Delivery Times: Provide realistic delivery estimates to manage customer expectations
- Use Free Shipping incentives: Offering free shipping for orders above a certain amount can increase average order values

## Customise your Little Big Shop by creating varied shipping options, which can be applied to different products.

For more insights into shipping, check out these resources from Little Big Shop:

- [Payments and shipping](https://littlebigshop.com.au/payments-and-shipping/)
- [Eco-friendly packaging and shipping options](https://littlebigshop.com.au/eco-friendly-packaging/)