Amazon FBA Fee & Profit Calculator
Estimate your Amazon seller fees and net profit margins instantly.
Understanding Amazon FBA Fees
Selling on Amazon through Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a powerful way to scale your e-commerce business, but understanding the math behind your profit is crucial. This calculator helps you break down the complex fee structure into actionable data.
Key Fee Components
1. Referral Fees: This is Amazon's "commission" for selling on their platform. For most categories, this is 15%, but it can range from 8% to 45% depending on the niche.
2. Fulfillment Fees: This covers the cost of picking, packing, and shipping your product to the customer. This fee is primarily determined by the weight and dimensions of your packaged product.
3. COGS (Cost of Goods Sold): This is your total manufacturing or purchase cost per unit. To get an accurate ROI, you must include every cent spent to get the product ready for sale.
Example Calculation
Suppose you sell a yoga mat for $50.00. Your manufacturing cost is $10.00, and shipping to the Amazon warehouse costs $2.00.
- Referral Fee (15%): $7.50
- FBA Fulfillment Fee: $6.00
- Monthly Storage: $0.50
How to Improve Your Margins
To maximize your Amazon FBA profit, consider lightweight packaging to drop into lower fulfillment tiers and source products in bulk to reduce your unit cost (COGS). Always monitor your storage fees, as aged inventory can quickly eat into your profits during peak seasons like Q4.