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title: "Discounted Rates – UPS Ground"
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modified: "2025-08-01T16:50:47+00:00"
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Shipping with UPS Ground
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Enjoy reliable, cost-effective shipping with UPS Ground on our platform, featuring discounted rates, real-time tracking, and day definite delivery.
What is UPS Ground?
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### Discounted shipping
Enjoy savings of up to 77% when you purchase UPS Ground labels through us.
### Delivered in 1-5 business days
UPS Ground is faster than ever with 90% of packages being delivered in 3 days or less.
### Ideal for reliable, fast delivery
A cost-effective, reliable ground delivery that is great for packages up to 150 lbs. and up to 108” long.
### Tracking included
Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with free tracking, instant marketplace/store updates, and optional customer notifications.
### Day definite deliver
Have confidence in your shipment’s arrival with day definite delivery between one to five business days.
### Residential weekend delivery
Saturday delivery is available at no extra cost to most residential addresses for select UPS Ground packages.\*
Things to Remember
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We keep you informed on all things UPS and make it easier to ship on your time.
Package Details
Dimensional Weight
Delivery Times
### Weight and Size Requirements
Packages can be up to 150 lbs and up to 108” long. Remember to use appropriately sized boxes, ideally the smallest box possible.
### Dimensional Weight Pricing
Heads up, you might run into dimensional (DIM) weight pricing. A pricing structure all carriers use to avoid filling trucks with large boxes that are mostly empty.
[Learn More](https://www.stamps.com/whitepapers/how-to-calculate-dim-weight-guide.pdf)
### Calculate Delivery Times
Easily estimate the number of transit days with UPS’s Ground Time-in-Transit Maps by entering the ship-from or ship-to ZIP code.
[Learn More](https://www.ups.com/maps/?loc=en_US)
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Pro Tips
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### How long does UPS Ground take?
UPS Ground typically takes 1 to 5 business days for delivery with 90% of UPS® Ground packages being delivered in 3 days or less.
### Is UPS Ground guaranteed
UPS Ground tracking uses a system of scans to update customers on the location and status of their packages as they move through the UPS network. Each package is assigned a unique tracking number, and as it travels, it’s scanned at various points, including when it’s received, when it’s transferred between facilities, and when it’s out for delivery.
### How does UPS Ground tracking work?
UPS Ground tracking uses a system of scans to update customers on the location and status of their packages as they move through the UPS network. Each package is assigned a unique tracking number, and as it travels, it’s scanned at various points, including when it’s received, when it’s transferred between facilities, and when it’s out for delivery..
### Does UPS Ground deliver on Saturday?
Yes, UPS Ground can deliver on Saturday, but it depends on the specific service and location. While UPS Ground typically delivers Monday through Friday, they offer Saturday delivery options for both residential and commercial addresses in many areas. If Saturday delivery is not automatically included, it can often be added as an extra service. .
### Does UPS Ground deliver on Sunday?
No, UPS Ground does not typically deliver on Sundays. UPS generally delivers Monday through Saturday. While UPS does offer some Sunday delivery options through specific services like UPS Express Critical (for urgent shipments) or through partnerships with retailers (e.g., some e-commerce platforms).
### What’s the difference between UPS Ground vs. UPS Ground Saver?
UPS Ground Saver is a rebranded version of UPS SurePost, designed to be a more cost-effective, though potentially slower, alternative to UPS Ground. UPS Ground Saver utilizes the UPS network for the initial part of the shipment and then relies on USPS for the final delivery to the recipient’s address, which can affect delivery times and reliability. UPS Ground, on the other hand, is a fully integrated UPS service with deliveries made solely by UPS drivers.
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*Select UPS® Ground packages with a committed delivery day of Monday or Tuesday may be eligible to receive delivery on the Saturday prior to their committed delivery date in territories eligible for Saturday Residential delivery.