.fba-calc-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;
max-width: 900px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
background-color: #ffffff;
border: 1px solid #e1e4e8;
border-radius: 12px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
color: #333;
}
.fba-calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.fba-calc-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 25px;
}
.fba-input-group {
margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.fba-input-group label {
display: block;
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-size: 14px;
color: #2c3e50;
}
.fba-input-group input {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccd1d9;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 16px;
box-sizing: border-box;
transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.fba-input-group input:focus {
border-color: #f39c12;
outline: none;
}
.fba-calc-button {
background-color: #232f3e;
color: #ffffff;
padding: 15px 25px;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
width: 100%;
margin-top: 10px;
transition: background-color 0.3s;
}
.fba-calc-button:hover {
background-color: #37475a;
}
.fba-results-container {
background-color: #f8f9fa;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
border-left: 5px solid #f39c12;
}
.fba-result-item {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: 10px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.fba-result-item:last-child {
border-bottom: none;
}
.fba-result-label {
font-weight: 500;
color: #555;
}
.fba-result-value {
font-weight: 700;
font-size: 18px;
color: #232f3e;
}
.fba-highlight {
color: #27ae60 !important;
}
.fba-loss {
color: #c0392b !important;
}
.fba-article {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.fba-article h2 {
color: #232f3e;
border-bottom: 2px solid #f39c12;
padding-bottom: 8px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
.fba-article h3 {
color: #2c3e50;
margin-top: 20px;
}
.fba-faq {
background: #f1f3f5;
padding: 15px;
border-radius: 8px;
margin: 10px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.fba-calc-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
}
Total Amazon Fees:
$0.00
Total Cost per Unit:
$0.00
Net Profit:
$0.00
Profit Margin:
0%
Return on Investment (ROI):
0%
*Note: This calculation includes referral fees, fulfillment, and variable costs. Ensure you account for VAT/Sales Tax if applicable to your region.
How to Use the Amazon FBA Profit Calculator
Success on Amazon hinges on understanding your "true" net profit. Many sellers fail because they only account for the cost of the product and ignore the complex web of Amazon fees. This calculator simplifies the process by breaking down every major expense.
Understanding the Inputs
- Product Sale Price: The final price the customer pays on Amazon.
- Cost of Goods (COGS): What you paid the manufacturer for one single unit.
- Shipping to Amazon: The cost of freight, customs, and local courier fees to get your product from the factory to an Amazon Fulfillment Center.
- Referral Fee: Amazon's "commission" for selling on their platform (usually 15% for most categories).
- FBA Fulfillment Fee: The flat fee Amazon charges to pick, pack, and ship your item to the customer.
- Monthly Storage: What Amazon charges to hold your inventory in their warehouse.
Strategic Tips to Increase FBA Margins
Once you have used our calculator, you might find your margins are tighter than expected. Here are three ways to improve your profitability:
- Optimize Packaging: FBA fees are based on weight and dimensions. Reducing your box size by even half an inch can sometimes drop your product into a lower fee tier, saving you dollars per unit.
- Negotiate COGS: As your volume grows, return to your supplier to negotiate a lower unit price. A $0.50 reduction in cost goes straight to your net profit.
- Monitor PPC Spend: High Advertising Cost of Sale (ACoS) can eat your entire profit margin. Use our "Ad Spend" field to see how much marketing you can actually afford while staying profitable.
Example Profit Calculation
Imagine you sell a Yoga Mat for $40.00. Your manufacturing cost is $10.00 and shipping is $2.00. Amazon takes a 15% referral fee ($6.00) and a fulfillment fee of $7.00. After adding $1.00 for storage and $4.00 for ads, your total cost is $30.00. Your net profit is $10.00, resulting in a 25% margin and a 100% ROI on your initial $10 product cost.
FAQ: What is a good profit margin for FBA?
While it varies by category, most successful private label sellers aim for a net profit margin of 20% to 30% after all expenses and advertising.
function calculateFbaProfit() {
// Get Input Values
var salePrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('salePrice').value) || 0;
var cogs = parseFloat(document.getElementById('cogs').value) || 0;
var shippingToAmazon = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingToAmazon').value) || 0;
var referralRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('referralFeeRate').value) || 0;
var fulfillmentFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fulfillmentFee').value) || 0;
var storageFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthlyStorage').value) || 0;
var marketingCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('marketingCosts').value) || 0;
// Logic
var referralFeeAmount = salePrice * (referralRate / 100);
var totalAmazonFees = referralFeeAmount + fulfillmentFee + storageFee;
var totalCostPerUnit = cogs + shippingToAmazon + totalAmazonFees + marketingCosts;
var netProfit = salePrice – totalCostPerUnit;
var profitMargin = 0;
if (salePrice > 0) {
profitMargin = (netProfit / salePrice) * 100;
}
var roi = 0;
var baseInvestment = cogs + shippingToAmazon;
if (baseInvestment > 0) {
roi = (netProfit / baseInvestment) * 100;
}
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resTotalFees').innerHTML = '$' + totalAmazonFees.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('resTotalCost').innerHTML = '$' + totalCostPerUnit.toFixed(2);
var profitEl = document.getElementById('resNetProfit');
profitEl.innerHTML = '$' + netProfit.toFixed(2);
if (netProfit < 0) {
profitEl.className = 'fba-result-value fba-loss';
} else {
profitEl.className = 'fba-result-value fba-highlight';
}
document.getElementById('resMargin').innerHTML = profitMargin.toFixed(2) + '%';
document.getElementById('resROI').innerHTML = roi.toFixed(2) + '%';
// Scroll slightly to results on mobile
if (window.innerWidth < 600) {
document.getElementById('resultsArea').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth', block: 'center' });
}
}