# Shipping cost

Shipping cost refers to the **expense associated with the transportation of goods** from one place to another.

Shipping costs are typically passed on to the customer, either as a **flat rate** or as a **calculated cost based on the weight, dimensions, and distance of the shipment**. Some carriers offer different shipping options at different rates, such as **standard shipping, expedited shipping, and overnight shipping**.

Some sellers or e-commerce platforms offer free shipping over certain order value or for certain products and also offer a flat rate for shipping to make it easier for customers to understand the costs associated with their purchase.

When an item is sold with “ **Free Shipping**,” the cost of shipping is usually **built into the price** of the item rather than being charged separately.