Shipping variables

  • Resolved LimeTreeFruits

    (@limetreefruits)


    7 months ago

    Hi there, I am setting up shipping costs based on items in the cart and per this doc here it says to use a formula for each shipping class:

    shipping cost * [qty]

    In my case that’d be:

    • 1-3 items = $7.50 so formula >> 7.50*[3]
    • 4-8 items = $12.50 so formula >> 7.50*[3]

    However when I type that in, it comes back with this message:

    any help really appreciated!

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  • Sai (woo-hc)

    (@saivutukuru)

    7 months ago

    Hi @limetreefruits,

    The error happens because WooCommerce’s shipping cost field doesn’t allow literal numbers inside brackets. The placeholder [qty] is the only bracketed value you can use.

    To calculate shipping based on quantity, the correct format is:

    7.50 * [qty]

    You should not use:

    7.50 * [3]

    That will always trigger: “illegal character ‘[‘ ”.

    If you need different rates for 1–3 items vs 4–8 items, you’ll need:

    • Two separate shipping classes, or
    • A shipping plugin that supports conditional rules.
    Thread Starter LimeTreeFruits

    (@limetreefruits)

    6 months, 3 weeks ago

    TY

    Thread Starter LimeTreeFruits

    (@limetreefruits)

    6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Thank you

    Plugin Support shahzeen(woo-hc)

    (@shahzeenfarooq)

    6 months, 3 weeks ago

    Hi there!

    You are welcome, I’m so glad we were able to get that sorted for you! If you’re happy with the support you received today, would you consider leaving us a quick review? It really helps us out: https://ww.wp.xz.cn/support/plugin/woocommerce/reviews/#new-post

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