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Amazon FBA Fee Calculator — Calculate FBA Fees & Profit [2026]

Calculate Amazon FBA fees including referral fees, fulfillment fees, and storage costs. See your true profit margin. Enter product details for instant results.

Amazon FBA Fee Breakdown

Sale Price$29.99
Referral Fee (15%)-$4.50
FBA Fulfillment Fee (1 lb)-$3.77
Monthly Storage (est.)-$0.15
Total Amazon Fees-$8.42
Cost of Goods-$8.00
Net Profit
$13.57
Profit Margin
45.3%
ROI
170%

FBA vs Merchant Fulfilled (FBM)

MetricFBAFBM (Self-Ship)
Referral Fee$4.50$4.50
Fulfillment/Shipping$3.77~$4.50
Total Fees$8.42$9.00
Estimated Profit$13.57$12.99
FBA fees are estimates based on standard-size items. Actual fees depend on exact dimensions, weight tier, and time of year. Storage fees shown are monthly averages; October-December rates are higher. FBM shipping costs are estimates.

What is Amazon FBA Fee Calculator?

The Amazon FBA Fee Calculator helps sellers estimate the total cost of selling products through Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. FBA fees include referral fees (8-15% by category), fulfillment fees (pick, pack, ship based on size/weight), and monthly storage fees. Understanding these fees is essential for pricing products profitably.

How to Use Amazon FBA Fee Calculator

Enter your product sale price, cost of goods, product weight, and select the product category. The calculator estimates your Amazon referral fee (8-15% based on category), FBA fulfillment fee (based on size and weight), and monthly storage costs. See your estimated profit and margin after all fees.

How Amazon FBA Fee Calculator Works

The calculator applies Amazon's fee structure. Referral fees vary by category: most categories are 15%, with some lower (consumer electronics 8%, personal computers 6%). FBA fulfillment fees depend on size tier: small standard items start at $3.22, large standard at $3.86, and increase with weight. Monthly storage is estimated at $0.87/cubic foot (standard) or $2.40/cubic foot (Oct-Dec peak). Profit equals sale price minus (referral fee + FBA fee + storage + cost of goods).

Common Use Cases

  • Evaluating product profitability before sourcing inventory for Amazon FBA
  • Calculating the true margin on existing FBA products
  • Comparing FBA fees across different product categories
  • Deciding between FBA and merchant-fulfilled (FBM) shipping
  • Planning pricing strategy to maintain profitability after all Amazon fees
  • Sourcing decisions — determining the maximum cost of goods for target margins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amazon's referral fee?

Amazon charges a referral fee of 8-15% depending on the product category. Most categories (Home, Toys, Sports, etc.) charge 15%. Consumer electronics are 8%, personal computers 6%, and some categories have minimum per-item fees of $0.30.

How are FBA fulfillment fees calculated?

FBA fees are based on product size tier and weight. Small standard items (≤15oz, ≤15x12x0.75in) start at $3.22. Large standard items start at $3.86. Oversize items start at $9.73. Additional per-pound fees apply for heavier items.

What are Amazon FBA storage fees?

Monthly storage fees are $0.87 per cubic foot from January-September and $2.40 per cubic foot from October-December (peak season). There are also aged inventory surcharges for items stored over 181 days.

Is FBA worth the fees?

For many sellers, yes. FBA provides Prime eligibility (higher sales velocity), handles shipping/returns, and builds buyer trust. Products typically sell 20-30% more units with FBA vs FBM. However, profitability depends on your margins.

How do I calculate my Amazon profit margin?

Profit = Sale Price - Referral Fee - FBA Fee - Storage Fee - Cost of Goods. For a $25 product (15% category) with $5 COGS and $3.86 FBA fee: $25 - $3.75 - $3.86 - $0.15 - $5.00 = $12.24 profit (49% margin).

What is the minimum profit margin for Amazon FBA?

Most successful FBA sellers target at least a 30% profit margin after all fees. Products with margins below 20% are risky because unexpected costs (returns, PPC advertising, price drops) can quickly eliminate profits.

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