.fba-calc-header { background-color: #232f3e; color: #ffffff; padding: 30px 20px; text-align: center; }
.fba-calc-header h1 { margin: 0; font-size: 28px; color: #ff9900; }
.fba-calc-container { padding: 25px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.fba-calc-inputs { flex: 1; min-width: 300px; }
.fba-calc-results { flex: 1; min-width: 300px; background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; }
.fba-input-group { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.fba-input-group label { display: block; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 14px; }
.fba-input-group input { width: 100%; padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 4px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; }
.fba-calc-btn { width: 100%; background-color: #ff9900; color: #000; border: none; padding: 15px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s; margin-top: 10px; }
.fba-calc-btn:hover { background-color: #e68a00; }
.result-item { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; }
.result-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.result-label { font-weight: 600; }
.result-value { font-weight: bold; color: #232f3e; }
.profit-positive { color: #2e7d32; }
.profit-negative { color: #d32f2f; }
.fba-article { padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid #eee; }
.fba-article h2 { color: #232f3e; border-left: 5px solid #ff9900; padding-left: 15px; margin-top: 30px; }
.fba-article p { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.fba-example-box { background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #ffc107; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .fba-calc-container { flex-direction: column; } }
How to Use the Amazon FBA Profit Calculator
Success on Amazon depends on more than just high sales volume; it requires a deep understanding of your net margins. Our Amazon FBA Profit Calculator helps Private Label and Wholesale sellers determine exactly how much money they take home after Amazon takes its cut.
To get an accurate result, you need to account for five primary variables:
- Selling Price: The final price the customer pays on Amazon.
- COGS (Cost of Goods Sold): What you pay your manufacturer per unit.
- Shipping to Amazon: The cost of freight and local transport to get goods into an Amazon fulfillment center.
- Referral Fees: Amazon's "commission," typically 15% for most categories.
- Fulfillment Fees: The flat fee Amazon charges to pick, pack, and ship your item.
Realistic Example:
If you sell a yoga mat for $35.00, and it costs you $10.00 to make and $2.00 to ship to Amazon, your initial outlay is $12.00. If the referral fee is 15% ($5.25) and the FBA fee is $7.00, your total expenses are $24.25. Your Net Profit is $10.75, resulting in a 30.7% margin and a 89.5% ROI.
Why FBA Profit Margin Calculation is Critical
Many new sellers fall into the trap of looking only at "Gross Revenue." However, Amazon's fee structure is complex. Storage fees change seasonally (rising significantly in Q4), and PPC (Pay-Per-Click) advertising costs can quickly eat into your profits if you don't factor them into the "Misc. Costs" section of our calculator.
Optimizing Your ROI
To improve your ROI (Return on Investment), focus on reducing your COGS through bulk ordering or negotiating with suppliers. Additionally, pay close attention to your product's weight and dimensions, as these directly dictate your FBA Fulfillment Fee category. Even a half-inch reduction in packaging size can move a product from "Large Standard" to "Small Standard" tier, saving you dollars per unit.
function calculateFBAProfit() {
var sellPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fba_sell_price').value) || 0;
var prodCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fba_product_cost').value) || 0;
var shipCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fba_shipping_cost').value) || 0;
var referralPerc = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fba_referral_fee').value) || 0;
var fbaFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fba_fulfillment_fee').value) || 0;
var miscCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('fba_misc_cost').value) || 0;
// Calculations
var referralAmount = sellPrice * (referralPerc / 100);
var totalAmazonFees = referralAmount + fbaFee;
var totalExpenses = prodCost + shipCost + totalAmazonFees + miscCost;
var netProfit = sellPrice – totalExpenses;
var margin = (sellPrice > 0) ? (netProfit / sellPrice) * 100 : 0;
var totalInvestment = prodCost + shipCost;
var roi = (totalInvestment > 0) ? (netProfit / totalInvestment) * 100 : 0;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('res_revenue').innerHTML = '$' + sellPrice.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('res_fees').innerHTML = '$' + totalAmazonFees.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('res_expenses').innerHTML = '$' + totalExpenses.toFixed(2);
var profitDisplay = document.getElementById('res_net_profit');
profitDisplay.innerHTML = '$' + netProfit.toFixed(2);
if (netProfit >= 0) {
profitDisplay.style.color = '#2e7d32';
} else {
profitDisplay.style.color = '#d32f2f';
}
document.getElementById('res_margin').innerHTML = margin.toFixed(2) + '%';
document.getElementById('res_roi').innerHTML = roi.toFixed(2) + '%';
}