When looking at Shiprocket's shipping rates, you might come across the term "minimum weight" This refers to the lowest weight a courier company will charge for when calculating your shipment cost. Here's why it matters:
- Billing, Not Reality: Even if your package weighs less than the minimum weight, you'll still be charged as if it weighed the minimum.
Here's an example:
Imagine you're sending a small, lightweight earring set (weighing 50 grams) in a box. The courier's minimum weight is 500 grams. Even though your package is much lighter, you'd be charged for shipping 500 grams.
