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Pick your platform
Choose Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, or Custom. The calculator auto-fills the standard fee percentages and payment processing rates for that marketplace.
Free Dropshipping Profit Calculator
Calculate dropshipping margin, ROI, and break-even instantly
A dropshipping profit calculator estimates your net profit per order after supplier cost, shipping, marketplace fees, payment processing, and ad spend. Pick a platform, enter your numbers, and see margin, ROI, and break-even point in real time.
Shopify, Amazon, eBay, EtsyNet profit per unitROI and marginBreak-even units
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Enter your numbers
All calculations happen in your browser and update as you type. Inputs are saved locally so they persist on refresh.
How to use this dropshipping profit calculator
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Enter unit costs
Type your selling price, supplier cost, shipping cost per unit, ad spend per acquisition, and any other per-unit costs like packaging or returns reserve.
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Add fixed costs and volume
Optionally enter monthly fixed costs (subscriptions, software, salaries) and the number of units you expect to sell to project total profit and break-even point.
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Read the results
See net profit per unit, profit margin, ROI, total monthly profit, break-even units, and a visual breakdown of where each dollar of revenue goes.
Marketplace fee reference
Default fee structures used by the calculator. Real fees vary by category, region, and account tier, so override them in the custom fields if your numbers differ.
| Platform | Platform fee | Payment | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify | - | 2.9% + $0.30 | Shopify Payments: 2.9% + $0.30 per online transaction. |
| Amazon | 15% | - | Standard 15% referral fee (varies by category). |
| eBay | 13.25% + $0.30 | - | 13.25% final value fee plus $0.30 per order. |
| Etsy | 6.5% | 3% + $0.25 | 6.5% transaction + 3% + $0.25 payment processing. |
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Dropshipping profit calculator FAQ
Common questions about dropshipping margins, fees, ROI, and ad budgets.
What is a good profit margin for dropshipping?
Most dropshippers aim for a net profit margin of 15% to 25% per order. Margins below 10% are risky once refunds, ad cost spikes, and chargebacks are factored in. High-ticket dropshipping stores often target 20% to 30%, while general low-ticket stores typically run 10% to 20% net.
How do I calculate dropshipping fees?
Add up four cost layers per order: supplier cost, shipping you pay, marketplace or platform fees (a percent of the sale plus a flat fee), and payment processing (typically 2.9% + $0.30). Subtract that total plus your customer acquisition cost from the sale price to get net profit per unit.
What's the difference between profit margin and ROI?
Profit margin is net profit divided by selling price - it tells you what percent of revenue you keep. ROI (return on investment) is net profit divided by total cost - it tells you how much you earn per dollar invested. A 25% margin order can have a 50% or 200% ROI depending on how cheap your costs are.
How much should I budget for ads in dropshipping?
A common rule is to keep customer acquisition cost (CAC) at or below one-third of selling price, leaving room for product cost, fees, and profit. New stores often spend more to acquire data, then optimize down. Always check that ad spend per acquisition still leaves a positive net profit per unit.
Are Shopify fees included in this calculator?
Yes. Selecting Shopify pre-fills the standard Shopify Payments rate (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). The calculator does not include the monthly Shopify subscription, but you can enter that under Monthly fixed costs to see how many units you need to break even.
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