Shipping Option Based on Weight?

I have two shipping options setup. The first is USPS First Class and the other is USPS Priority Mail. When checking out it gives the user an option between the two. Great so far. However the weight limit on USPS first class is 13 ounces. Is it possible to detect the weight of a product and show only one shipping option?
In other words if the weight is less than 13 ounces of total products show USPS First Class if not show USPS Priority.
I assume this is possible using Liquid but from my understand that isn't ready for production environments. Is there another way?
Thank You for the help!

Hi Lynda,
You can use the Weight Limitations feature in eCommerce -> Shipping Options -> Select the shipping option -> More Options and set it up accordingly. Refer to the screenshot below.

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