Shopify Profit & Fee Calculator
Running a Shopify store means managing a complex web of costs—from platform subscriptions and transaction fees to cost of goods sold (COGS) and shipping.
The Shopify Profit & Fee Calculator instantly breaks down your exact revenue, expenses, and net profit per order.
By bringing radical transparency to your e-commerce math, this tool ensures you price your products correctly and never accidentally sell at a loss.
How to Calculate Shopify Profit Margins Step-by-Step
To find your true net profit, you must subtract all direct and indirect costs associated with selling an item from the final sale price.
Worked Step-by-Step Example
Fee Schedule Breakdown & Strategies
Payment Gateway Fees
Shopify Payments, PayPal, and Stripe all charge base rates (usually 2.9% + 30¢), but international cards often incur an extra 1-2% cross-border fee.
Shopify Transaction Fees
If you use a third-party gateway instead of Shopify Payments, Shopify charges an additional 0.5% to 2% depending on your subscription plan.
Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
How much ad spend (Facebook/TikTok) does it take to acquire one sale? This must be deducted from your gross margin.
Return Rate Adjustments
Factor in an estimated 5-10% return rate into your baseline margins, as you will lose the shipping costs on refunded orders.
Shipping Strategies
Offering 'Free Shipping' increases conversion rates, but you must absorb the cost. Ensure your margins can sustain the shipping expense.