Amazon Calculator Fees

Amazon FBA Fee Calculator

function calculateFBAFees() { var sellingPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('sellingPrice').value); var productCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('productCost').value); var shippingToAmazonPerUnit = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingToAmazonPerUnit').value); var productWeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('productWeight').value); var productLength = parseFloat(document.getElementById('productLength').value); var productWidth = parseFloat(document.getElementById('productWidth').value); var productHeight = parseFloat(document.getElementById('productHeight').value); var referralFeePercentage = parseFloat(document.getElementById('referralFeePercentage').value); var unitsSoldMonthly = parseFloat(document.getElementById('unitsSoldMonthly').value); var averageUnitsInStorage = parseFloat(document.getElementById('averageUnitsInStorage').value); // Input validation if (isNaN(sellingPrice) || isNaN(productCost) || isNaN(shippingToAmazonPerUnit) || isNaN(productWeight) || isNaN(productLength) || isNaN(productWidth) || isNaN(productHeight) || isNaN(referralFeePercentage) || isNaN(unitsSoldMonthly) || isNaN(averageUnitsInStorage) || sellingPrice <= 0 || productCost < 0 || shippingToAmazonPerUnit < 0 || productWeight <= 0 || productLength <= 0 || productWidth <= 0 || productHeight <= 0 || referralFeePercentage < 0 || unitsSoldMonthly < 0 || averageUnitsInStorage < 0) { alert('Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.'); return; } var referralFeePerUnit = sellingPrice * (referralFeePercentage / 100); var fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 0; var fbaFeeNote = ''; // Determine product size tier and calculate FBA Fulfillment Fee // Dimensions must be sorted for tier classification var dims = [productLength, productWidth, productHeight].sort(function(a, b){return a-b}); var minDim = dims[0]; var medDim = dims[1]; var maxDim = dims[2]; var isSmallStandard = (maxDim <= 15 && medDim <= 12 && minDim <= 0.75 && productWeight <= 1); var isLargeStandard = (maxDim <= 18 && medDim <= 14 && minDim <= 8 && productWeight <= 20); if (isSmallStandard) { // Small Standard-Size if (productWeight <= 0.375) { // Up to 6 oz fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 3.22; } else if (productWeight <= 0.75) { // 6 to 12 oz fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 3.28; } else if (productWeight <= 1) { // 12 to 16 oz fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 3.40; } else { // Should not happen if isSmallStandard is true, but as a fallback fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 3.40; } } else if (isLargeStandard) { // Large Standard-Size var dimensionalWeight = (productLength * productWidth * productHeight) / 139; var billableWeight = Math.max(productWeight, dimensionalWeight); if (billableWeight <= 0.375) { // Up to 6 oz fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 3.86; } else if (billableWeight <= 0.75) { // 6 to 12 oz fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 3.92; } else if (billableWeight <= 1) { // 12 to 16 oz fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 4.04; } else if (billableWeight <= 2) { // 1 to 2 lb fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 4.76; } else if (billableWeight <= 3) { // 2 to 3 lb fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit = 5.40; } else if (billableWeight 0) ? (monthlyStorageFee / averageUnitsInStorage) : 0; var totalFeesPerUnit = referralFeePerUnit + fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit + monthlyStorageFeePerUnit; var netProfitPerUnit = sellingPrice – productCost – shippingToAmazonPerUnit – totalFeesPerUnit; var totalMonthlyFees = (referralFeePerUnit + fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit) * unitsSoldMonthly + monthlyStorageFee; var totalMonthlyProfit = netProfitPerUnit * unitsSoldMonthly; document.getElementById('referralFeePerUnitResult').innerText = '$' + referralFeePerUnit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnitResult').innerText = '$' + fbaFulfillmentFeePerUnit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('fbaFeeNote').innerText = fbaFeeNote; document.getElementById('monthlyStorageFeePerUnitResult').innerText = '$' + monthlyStorageFeePerUnit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('totalFeesPerUnitResult').innerText = '$' + totalFeesPerUnit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('netProfitPerUnitResult').innerText = '$' + netProfitPerUnit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('totalMonthlyFeesResult').innerText = '$' + totalMonthlyFees.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('totalMonthlyProfitResult').innerText = '$' + totalMonthlyProfit.toFixed(2); } // Calculate on page load with default values window.onload = calculateFBAFees;

Understanding Amazon FBA Fees for Profitability

Selling on Amazon through their Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program offers incredible reach and convenience, but it comes with a complex fee structure. Accurately calculating these fees is crucial for any seller to determine their true profitability and set competitive prices. Our Amazon FBA Fee Calculator helps you estimate these costs quickly and efficiently.

Key Amazon FBA Fee Components

Amazon FBA fees generally consist of three main categories:

1. Referral Fees

This is Amazon's commission for selling your product on their platform. It's a percentage of the product's selling price and varies significantly by product category, typically ranging from 8% to 15%, but can be as high as 45% for certain items. For example, if you sell a product for $25 in a category with a 15% referral fee, Amazon will take $3.75.

2. FBA Fulfillment Fees

These are the costs Amazon charges for picking, packing, shipping, and providing customer service for your products. This fee is primarily determined by the product's size tier (Small Standard, Large Standard, Small Oversize, etc.) and its weight. Amazon uses a "billable weight" which is the greater of the unit weight or the dimensional weight (calculated as Length x Width x Height / 139 for standard-size items). The larger and heavier your product, the higher the fulfillment fee. For instance, a small, light item might incur a fee of around $3.22, while a heavier standard-size item could be $5.40 or more.

3. Monthly Storage Fees

Amazon charges for the space your inventory occupies in their fulfillment centers. This fee is calculated based on the daily average volume (in cubic feet) your inventory takes up and the time of year. Storage fees are generally higher during the peak holiday season (October-December) compared to the rest of the year. For example, a standard-size product might cost around $0.87 per cubic foot per month from January to September.

Other Potential Costs to Consider

• Product Cost: The cost to manufacture or purchase your product.
• Shipping to Amazon: The cost to ship your inventory from your supplier or warehouse to Amazon's fulfillment centers. This is often calculated per unit.
• Advertising Costs: Any money spent on Amazon PPC or other marketing efforts.
• Returns Processing Fees: For certain categories, Amazon may charge a fee for processing customer returns.
• Removal Order Fees: If you need to have inventory returned to you or disposed of.

How to Use the Calculator

Our calculator simplifies the process by allowing you to input key product details:

1. Product Selling Price: What you plan to sell your item for.
2. Product Cost: Your cost to acquire the product.
3. Shipping Cost to Amazon (per unit): Your estimated cost to send one unit to FBA.
4. Product Weight & Dimensions: Crucial for determining FBA fulfillment and storage fees.
5. Referral Fee Percentage: Select the percentage applicable to your product category.
6. Estimated Units Sold Monthly: To project your total monthly fees and profit.
7. Average Units in Storage Monthly: To estimate your monthly storage costs.

Once you input these values, the calculator will instantly provide an estimate of your per-unit fees, net profit per unit, and total monthly fees and profit, giving you a clear picture of your potential earnings.

Example Calculation:

Let's use the default values in the calculator:

• Selling Price: $25.00
• Product Cost: $5.00
• Shipping to Amazon (per unit): $0.50
• Product Weight: 0.75 lbs
• Dimensions: 10″ L x 6″ W x 2″ H
• Referral Fee Percentage: 15%
• Units Sold Monthly: 100
• Average Units in Storage: 150

Based on these inputs, the calculator would show:

• Referral Fee (per unit): $3.75 (15% of $25)
• FBA Fulfillment Fee (per unit): $3.28 (for a small standard-size item weighing 0.75 lbs)
• Monthly Storage Fee (per unit): ~$0.05 (calculated from volume and average units)
• Total Amazon Fees (per unit): ~$7.08
• Net Profit (per unit): $25.00 – $5.00 – $0.50 – $7.08 = $12.42
• Estimated Total Monthly Profit: $12.42 * 100 units = $1242.00

By using this calculator, you can quickly adjust your pricing strategy, product sourcing, or shipping methods to optimize your Amazon FBA business for maximum profitability.