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Dropshipping Profit Calculator
Know your real margin before you spend a dollar. Live cost breakdown, platform presets, CAC modeling, and break-even ROAS — all client-side.
Platform preset
Revenue
Costs
Platform & fees
Marketing (CAC)
Total ad spend ÷ orders generated = CAC per order
Scale — optional
Net profit / order
$0.00
Min. selling price
$0.00
Net margin
0%
Break-even ROAS
—
Monthly profit
—
Cost breakdown
- Product cost$0.00
- Shipping$0.00
- Platform fee$0.00
- Gateway fee$0.00
- Ad spend (CAC)$0.00
- Net profit$0.00
Reference data
Payment gateway & platform fees compared
Standard rates as of 2026. Transaction fees are charged per order on top of processing fees.
| Platform | Transaction fee | Processing fee | Fixed fee | International surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shopify Payments (Basic) | 0% | 2.9% | $0.30 | +1.5% |
| Stripe | 0% | 2.9% | $0.30 | +1.5% |
| PayPal Standard | 0% | 3.49% | $0.49 | +1.5% |
| Square Online | 0% | 2.9% | $0.30 | Varies |
| Amazon FBA (referral) | 15% | 0% | $0 | N/A |
| Etsy | 6.5% | 3.0% | $0.25 | +1.5% |
| eBay (standard category) | 13.25% | 0% | $0.30 | +1.35% |
| TikTok Shop | 8.0% | 0% | $0 | N/A |
Rates are indicative. Amazon FBA referral fees vary by category (8–45%). Always verify with your platform's current fee schedule.
FAQ
Common questions
What is a good profit margin for dropshipping?
Aim for 15–30% net margin after all fees and ad spend. Margins below 10% are high-risk; above 30% are excellent and usually indicate strong branding or low competition.
How do I calculate my break-even ROAS for dropshipping?
Divide 1 by your gross margin before ad spend. If your pre-ad gross margin is 40%, your break-even ROAS is 2.5. Any ROAS above that makes your ads profitable.
What fees should I include in a dropshipping profit calculation?
Include product cost, shipping, platform fee (e.g., Amazon 15%, Etsy 6.5%), payment gateway fee (e.g., Stripe 2.9% + $0.30), and customer acquisition cost per order from paid ads.
What is a healthy customer acquisition cost (CAC) for dropshipping?
A healthy CAC is typically 15–25% of your selling price. If your CAC exceeds your gross margin before ad spend, every sale loses money regardless of order volume.