About the E-commerce Profit Calculator
Online orders carry more than product cost — shipping, payment fees, and ad spend all take a cut. This calculator nets them all out to show the real profit and margin on a typical order.
How it’s calculated
Profit = selling price − product cost − shipping − (price × transaction fee%) − ad cost per order.
Example calculation
A $50 order costing $18, with $5 shipping, ~3% fees, and $4 ads yields about $21.75 profit — a 44% margin.
Frequently asked questions
Which fees should I include?
Everything that scales with an order: product and packaging cost, outbound shipping, payment-processor fees, and advertising cost allocated per order. Fixed platform fees can be added separately.
Does this include advertising?
Yes — enter your average ad cost per order (total ad spend ÷ orders) so the profit reflects true customer acquisition, not just fulfillment.
This tool provides estimates for general informational and educational purposes only. Results are based on the values you enter and standard formulas, and may not reflect your specific circumstances.