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Amazon FBA Fee Calculator

Calculate your Amazon FBA fees and true profit per unit. See referral fees, fulfillment costs, and storage fees.

Product Details

Enter your product information to calculate FBA fees

Referral fee: 15% of sale price

$

Your Amazon listing price

Weight including packaging

$

Your cost per unit including shipping to FBA

Expected monthly sales volume

FBA Fee Breakdown

Per-unit costs and profit analysis

Referral Fee (15%)-$0.30
FBA Fulfillment-$3.22
Storage (est.)-$0.09

Total Amazon Fees

0.0% of sale price

$3.61

Net Profit per Unit

-$3.61

0.0% profit margin

Amazon FBA Fee Rates (2025)

Referral Fees by Category

Most Categories15%
Clothing & Accessories17%
Consumer Electronics8%
Computers8%
Books15%
Home & Garden15%

FBA Fulfillment Fees

Small Standard (under 1 lb)

$3.22

Large Standard (1-20 lbs)

$3.86 + weight

+$0.08/lb (1-3 lb), +$0.11/lb (3+ lb)

Oversize items have significantly higher fees. Check Amazon's fee schedule for exact rates.

Tips to Reduce FBA Fees

Optimize Packaging

Smaller, lighter packaging can move products to lower size tiers and reduce fulfillment fees.

Manage Inventory

Avoid long-term storage fees by maintaining optimal inventory levels and removing slow-moving stock.

Price Strategically

Factor in all FBA fees when pricing. Aim for at least 25% net margin after all Amazon costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Amazon FBA cost per item?

Amazon FBA costs include: Fulfillment fees ($3.22-$6+ per unit depending on size/weight), Referral fees (8-20% of sale price depending on category), and Monthly storage fees ($0.83-$2.40 per cubic foot). Total fees typically range from 25-45% of sale price.

What is the Amazon referral fee?

Amazon referral fees range from 8% to 20% depending on product category. Most categories are 15%. Electronics and computers are 8%. Jewelry is 20%. There's also a minimum referral fee of $0.30 per item.

How are FBA fulfillment fees calculated?

FBA fulfillment fees are based on product size tier and weight. Small standard items start at $3.22. Large standard items start at $3.86 and increase based on weight. Oversize items have higher base fees plus per-pound charges.

Is Amazon FBA worth it for small sellers?

FBA is worth it if your profit margins can absorb the fees (typically 25-45% of sale price) and you value Prime eligibility, hands-off fulfillment, and Amazon's customer service. Calculate your net profit before committing.

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