Amazon FBA Fee Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate your potential Amazon FBA fees and profit margins for a single product. Understanding these costs is crucial for successful selling on Amazon.
Product Details
Amazon Fees
Monthly Storage Fee (Estimate)
Note: Storage fees vary by month and product size tier.
Estimated Results Per Unit:
Referral Fee: $0.00
FBA Fulfillment Fee: $0.00
Estimated Monthly Storage Fee (per unit): $0.00
Total Amazon Fees per Unit: $0.00
Net Payout per Unit (after Amazon fees): $0.00
Profit per Unit: $0.00
Profit Margin: 0.00%
Understanding Amazon FBA Fees
Selling on Amazon through their Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program offers numerous benefits, including access to Amazon's vast customer base, Prime shipping, and handling of customer service and returns. However, it comes with a variety of fees that can significantly impact your profitability. This calculator helps you get a clear picture of these costs.
Key Amazon FBA Fees Explained:
- Referral Fee: This is a percentage of the product's sale price that Amazon charges for referring the customer to your product. The percentage varies widely by product category, typically ranging from 8% to 15%, but can be as high as 45% for some categories. It's crucial to know your product's specific category referral fee.
- FBA Fulfillment Fee: This fee covers the cost of picking, packing, shipping, and handling customer service for your orders. It's a per-unit fee based primarily on the product's size tier (e.g., Small Standard, Large Standard, Small Oversize) and shipping weight. These fees are updated periodically by Amazon, so it's important to refer to the latest FBA fee schedule.
- Monthly Storage Fee: Amazon charges a fee for storing your inventory in their fulfillment centers. This fee is calculated per cubic foot and varies based on the time of year (peak season, October-December, is more expensive) and the product's size tier. The calculator estimates this based on your product's dimensions and an average monthly storage rate.
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): While not an Amazon fee, your COGS is a critical component of your overall profitability. This is the direct cost of producing or acquiring your product.
- Inbound Shipping Cost: This is the cost you incur to ship your inventory from your supplier or warehouse to Amazon's fulfillment centers. It's often overlooked but can add up, especially for heavy or bulky items.
How to Use This Calculator:
To get the most accurate estimate, gather the following information for your product:
- Product Sale Price: The price you intend to sell your item for on Amazon.
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) per Unit: How much it costs you to make or buy one unit of your product.
- Inbound Shipping Cost per Unit: Your estimated cost to ship one unit to Amazon's warehouse.
- Referral Fee Percentage: Find this in Amazon Seller Central under "FBA features and fees" or "Selling on Amazon Fee Schedule" for your specific product category.
- FBA Fulfillment Fee per Unit: Look up the current FBA fulfillment fees based on your product's dimensions and weight. This calculator allows you to input the exact fee you expect.
- Product Dimensions (Length, Width, Height): Measure your product accurately in inches. These are used to calculate cubic feet for storage.
- Average Units Stored Monthly: Your best estimate of how many units of this product will be sitting in Amazon's warehouse on average each month.
- Monthly Storage Rate per Cubic Foot: Find the current storage rates in Amazon Seller Central. This varies by month and product size.
After entering all the details, click "Calculate Fees" to see your estimated referral fee, FBA fulfillment fee, monthly storage fee per unit, total Amazon fees, net payout, profit per unit, and profit margin.
Example Calculation:
Let's use the default values in the calculator:
- Product Sale Price: $25.00
- COGS per Unit: $5.00
- Inbound Shipping Cost per Unit: $0.50
- Referral Fee Percentage: 15%
- FBA Fulfillment Fee per Unit: $3.50
- Product Length: 8 inches, Width: 6 inches, Height: 2 inches
- Average Units Stored Monthly: 100
- Monthly Storage Rate per Cubic Foot: $0.87
Based on these inputs, the calculator would show:
- Referral Fee: $25.00 * 15% = $3.75
- FBA Fulfillment Fee: $3.50
- Product Volume: 8 * 6 * 2 = 96 cubic inches. Converted to cubic feet: 96 / 1728 = 0.0556 cubic feet.
- Estimated Monthly Storage Fee (per unit): 0.0556 cubic feet * $0.87/cubic foot = $0.05 (rounded)
- Total Amazon Fees per Unit: $3.75 + $3.50 + $0.05 = $7.30
- Net Payout per Unit: $25.00 – $7.30 = $17.70
- Profit per Unit: $17.70 – $5.00 (COGS) – $0.50 (Inbound Shipping) = $12.20
- Profit Margin: ($12.20 / $25.00) * 100 = 48.80%
This example demonstrates how various fees combine to affect your final profit. Always double-check Amazon's latest fee schedules for the most accurate figures.