Amazon FBA Profit Calculator
Profit Analysis Result
Net Profit per Unit
Monthly Total Profit
Profit Margin (%)
Return on Investment (ROI)
Understanding Amazon FBA Profit Margins
Selling on Amazon using the Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) model offers massive reach but comes with complex fee structures. To ensure your business remains sustainable, you must accurately calculate your net profit after all Amazon-related expenses.
Key Components of FBA Profitability
- 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%.
- FBA Pick & Pack Fees: These fees cover the cost of storing, picking, packing, and shipping your products to the customer. This varies based on the size and weight of your item.
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): The total cost to manufacture or purchase your product from a supplier.
- Landed Shipping: The cost to transport your goods from the supplier to Amazon's fulfillment centers, including customs duties if importing.
FBA Calculation Example
Let's say you sell a Bluetooth Speaker for $50.00.
– Product Cost: $15.00
– Shipping to Amazon: $2.00
– Amazon Referral Fee (15%): $7.50
– FBA Fee: $6.00
Total Cost: $30.50
In this scenario, your Net Profit per unit is $19.50. Your Profit Margin would be 39%, and your ROI (Return on Investment) would be 114.7%.
Tips to Increase Your Amazon Profit
- Optimize Packaging: Reducing the size and weight of your product box can significantly lower your FBA Pick & Pack fees.
- Bulk Shipping: Ship larger quantities to Amazon to reduce the per-unit shipping cost from your supplier.
- Negotiate with Suppliers: Once you have consistent sales volume, negotiate a lower per-unit cost for manufacturing.
- Monitor Storage Fees: Avoid long-term storage fees by maintaining a healthy inventory turnover rate (aim for 30-60 days of stock).
Frequently Asked Questions
Generally, a net profit margin of 15-20% is considered healthy for an Amazon FBA business. High-performance sellers often aim for 25% or higher.
This calculator focuses on the "Organic" profit. To find your final "TACOS" (Total Advertising Cost of Sales), you should subtract your monthly PPC spend from the Monthly Total Profit calculated here.