Size does matter for FedEx. FedEx is changing its large item shipping rates. ... “Today if you put an item in a box and it doesn’t fill the full height they add air bags, paper.

FedEx's plan to charge by size has big implications for online shopping. ... Under the current system, a box of 30 rolls of toilet paper weighing 5 pounds only gets charged for its weight.

Heads up if you buy lots of diapers, paper towels or shoes online. FedEx has announced starting next year all ground packages will be priced according to size. Analysts believe this could mean a ...