How to Use the LBC Rate Calculator

Pick where the parcel starts and where it is going, choose the LBC package, enter the weight and declared value, then press the button. The calculator asks LBC’s own rate system and shows the estimated shipping fee and valuation fee in a few seconds.

1. From: choose the city or municipality where you will drop off the parcel or book the pick-up.
2. To: choose the receiver’s city or municipality. The list covers LBC’s domestic coverage in the Philippines.
3. Package: select a document pouch, an N-Pack, a Kilobox (KB) size, or your own box.
4. Weight: type the weight in kilograms. Some small pouches and boxes use a fixed weight, so the field fills itself.
5. Declared value: enter what the item is worth in whole pesos. Document pouches skip this step.
6. Read the result: the shipping fee and valuation fee appear with a total. Treat it as an estimate until the branch prints your receipt.

Tip: Weigh the parcel at home with a kitchen or luggage scale before you check. Guessing the weight is the most common reason the counter price differs from the online estimate.

How Much Is the Shipping Fee in LBC?

The LBC shipping fee depends on the route, the package and the weight. On 25 October 2026, LBC’s calculator quoted PHP 95 for a document pouch from Quezon City to Makati, PHP 155 for the same pouch to Cebu City, and PHP 355 (PHP 335 shipping plus PHP 20 valuation) for a 3 kg KB Small box to Cebu City.

Short trips inside Metro Manila cost the least. Prices rise for North and South Luzon and are highest for Visayas and Mindanao destinations. Box fees are not part of these figures.

Sample LBC Rates From Metro Manila

We ran these checks on LBC’s live calculator on 25 October 2026, sending from Quezon City. The KB Small rows use a declared value of PHP 1,000. Prices are estimates and exclude box fees and other charges, exactly as LBC returns them.

Destination	Document pouch (N-Pouch Regular)	KB Small, 3 kg: shipping	KB Small, 3 kg: valuation	KB Small, 3 kg: total
Makati City	PHP 95	PHP 226	PHP 20	PHP 246
Baguio City	PHP 130	PHP 300	PHP 20	PHP 320
Iloilo City	PHP 155	PHP 335	PHP 20	PHP 355
Cebu City	PHP 155	PHP 335	PHP 20	PHP 355
Davao City	PHP 155	PHP 335	PHP 20	PHP 355

Note: Rates change from time to time. Run your own route in the calculator above for today’s price instead of relying on this table.

LBC Box and Pouch Sizes and Weight Limits

Each LBC package has a set size and a maximum weight. The table below is the list LBC’s own rate calculator uses, so the sizes and limits are LBC’s figures. For use-cases and photos, see our LBC box sizes guide.

Package	Size (inches, as LBC lists it)	Max weight
KB Mini	9 x 5 x 3	1 kg
KB Small	12 x 10 x 5	10 kg
KB Slim	16 x 10 x 3	10 kg
KB Medium	14 x 10.5 x 7	20 kg
KB Large	18 x 12 x 9	30 kg
KB XL	20 x 16 x 12	40 kg
N-Pack Medium	9.5 x 14 x 1.75	1 kg
N-Pack Large	12 x 18 x 1.75	3 kg
Own box or packaging	Your own size	100 kg
Courier N-Pouch Regular (documents)	6.5 x 11 x 1.75	1 kg
Courier N-Pouch XL (documents)	9.25 x 14 x 1.75	1 kg
Courier N-Pouch SS (documents)	12 x 18 x 1.75	3 kg
Courier V-Pouch	10.8 x 14 x 0.4	3 kg

How LBC Calculates Your Shipping Fee

Your total comes from five parts: the route, the package type, the chargeable weight, the valuation fee and the box fee. The online calculator covers the first four; the box or pouch is paid separately at the branch.

• Route: the origin and destination decide the base rate. In our checks, the same pouch cost PHP 95 within Metro Manila and PHP 155 to the Visayas and Mindanao.
• Package type: document pouches, N-Packs and Kiloboxes each have their own rate and weight cap.
• Chargeable weight: LBC uses the heavier of the actual weight and the volumetric weight, so a big light box can cost more than you expect.
• Valuation fee: added for items with a declared value. A PHP 1,000 declared value added PHP 20 in our samples.
• Box fee: charged on top when you buy an LBC box or pouch. LBC states that its online estimates exclude box fees and other charges.

What Is the LBC Valuation Fee?

The valuation fee is a charge based on the declared value of your item. It sets how much LBC will pay if the shipment is lost or damaged.

• With a declared value: LBC’s liability goes up to the declared amount plus the freight you paid.
• Without a declared value: you can only get the freight charge refunded.
• Documents: document pouches in the calculator carry no valuation fee.

Warning: Declaring a lower value saves a few pesos but caps what you can claim. For gadgets, gifts and anything you cannot replace cheaply, declare the real value.

LBC Rates Per Kilo

LBC does not publish a simple per-kilo price list. Its calculator prices each parcel by package type, weight and route, so the cost per kilo changes from one route and box to the next.

The only fixed example LBC states is for Cash on Pick Up: up to 1 kg within Luzon for PHP 70 plus a PHP 15 box fee. For anything else, enter your exact weight in the calculator above. Our LBC rates page explains the price groups in more detail.

How to Lower Your LBC Shipping Fee

• Pick the smallest package that fits. A pouch or N-Pack costs less than a Kilobox for light items.
• Pack tightly. Empty space can raise the volumetric weight.
• Weigh before you go. Stay just under a weight limit where you can.
• Declare a fair value. Do not overstate it, as a higher value raises the valuation fee.
• Book through LBC Online for COD or COP. LBC states the COD and COP fees are waived when booked online. See our LBC COD guide and LBC COP guide.

LBC Delivery Time by Route

From Metro Manila, LBC’s published lead times run from 1 day within NCR to 4-6 days for Mindanao. Sundays and holidays are not counted.

From NCR to	Lead time (days)
NCR	1
North and South Luzon	1-2
Puerto Princesa	2-4
Visayas	3-5
Mindanao	4-6
Coron	7-9
Batanes	9-11

Once your parcel is on its way, follow it with our free LBC tracking tool, or find a drop-off point on our LBC branches page.

LBC Rate Calculator FAQ

Is the LBC rate calculator accurate?

It returns LBC’s own online estimate for your route, package, weight and declared value. The final amount is the one on your branch receipt, which can add box fees and other charges.

Does the price include the box?

No. LBC’s estimates exclude box fees. Add the cost of the LBC box or pouch you buy at the branch.

How much is LBC per kilo?

There is no flat per-kilo rate. Price depends on package and route; LBC’s stated COP example is PHP 70 for up to 1 kg within Luzon plus a PHP 15 box fee.

How much does it cost to send documents via LBC?

On 25 October 2026, a document pouch from Quezon City cost PHP 95 to Makati, PHP 130 to Baguio and PHP 155 to Cebu, Iloilo or Davao.

Does declared value change the price?

Yes. The valuation fee is based on the declared value. In our samples, PHP 1,000 declared added PHP 20.

Can I calculate international rates here?

No. This tool covers domestic shipping within the Philippines only. For overseas parcels, use LBC’s official rate calculator.

How long does LBC take to deliver?

From NCR, 1 day within Metro Manila, 1-2 days to Luzon, 3-5 days to the Visayas and 4-6 days to Mindanao, excluding Sundays and holidays.