Weight Order Limits
Control order weight at checkout
Set minimum and maximum weight limits on orders. Prevent overweight shipments and enforce freight minimums automatically.
Features
How it works
Maximum Weight Limits
Cap total cart weight to stay within carrier limits. Prevent orders that exceed shipping thresholds.
Minimum Weight Thresholds
Require minimum order weights for freight shipments or wholesale orders.
Multiple Weight Units
Configure limits in pounds, kilograms, ounces, or grams.
Checkout Validation
Weight limits enforced at checkout with clear customer messaging.
Use Cases
Common use cases
Stay within UPS, FedEx, or other carrier maximum package weights.
Require minimum weights for cost-effective LTL shipping.
Building materials, pet food, fitness equipment with weight restrictions.
Minimum weight requirements for wholesale pricing tiers.
Different weight limits for shipped vs pickup orders.
Stricter limits for international shipping.
How It Works
Set weight thresholds, enforce at checkout
Shipping cost control built into checkout
Weight limits keep every order within your shipping parameters automatically.Set minimum weight
Require orders to meet a minimum weight for freight or wholesale pricing. Customers see exactly how much more they need to add.
Set maximum weight
Cap total order weight to stay within carrier limits. Prevent expensive oversized shipments.
Target by market
Apply different weight rules for domestic vs international, or specific countries with stricter shipping requirements.
Reviews
What merchants say
" We sell building materials and kept getting orders that triggered freight shipping. Now we cap at 70 lbs and customers know to split their order. Support tickets about shipping costs dropped by half. "
Tom
Building Supply Store Owner
" International orders under 2kg were costing us money. Setting a minimum weight for overseas customers means every international order is now profitable. "
Sarah
Pet Supplies Retailer
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What weight units are supported?
DC Order Limits supports pounds (lb), kilograms (kg), ounces (oz), and grams (g). The app uses the same weight unit configured in your Shopify store settings.
Can I set both minimum and maximum weight limits?
Yes. You can set a minimum weight requirement (useful for freight minimums) and a maximum weight cap (useful for carrier limits) on the same rule or create separate rules for each.
What happens when a cart exceeds the weight limit?
Checkout is blocked and the customer sees a message explaining that their order exceeds the maximum weight allowed. They need to remove items until the cart is within limits.
Can I apply different weight limits to different regions?
Yes. Use market eligibility rules to apply different weight limits for domestic vs international shipping, or for specific countries with stricter shipping requirements.
Does the weight come from Shopify product data?
Yes. The app uses the weight values you have configured on each product variant in Shopify. Make sure your product weights are accurate for the limits to work correctly.
Learn More
Related guides and tutorials
Learn why weight limits matter for shipping costs and how to set them up.
Apply different limits for different shipping regions and optimize international sales.
Set MOQ requirements for B2B accounts with weight and quantity minimums.
Start controlling order weight today
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