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Amazon Fee Calculator 2026

Calculate FBA fees, referral costs & your real net profit — instantly.

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Sale Price
Net Profit
Profit Margin
Fee Breakdown
↳ Referral Fee
↳ FBA Fulfillment Fee
↳ Fuel Surcharge (3.5%)
↳ Selling Plan Fee
Total Amazon Fees
Revenue Split
Sale Price
Amazon Fees
Your Costs
Net Profit

All bars shown as % of sale price

How to Use the Amazon Fee Calculator

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Enter Sale Price & Category

Type your Amazon listing price and select the correct product category. Each category has a different referral fee — this is the single biggest variable in your Amazon fee calculation.

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Choose FBA or FBM

Select FBA if Amazon fulfills your orders, or FBM if you ship yourself. For FBA, select your product size tier to get the exact fulfillment fee amount for 2026.

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Add All Costs

Enter your product cost, prep and inbound shipping cost, and PPC advertising spend per unit. Your real net profit and profit margin update instantly as you type.

Amazon Seller Fees Explained (2026)

Amazon charges multiple fees that stack up quickly. Understanding every fee before you source a product is critical to running a profitable Amazon business in 2026.

Fee TypeRate / AmountApplied ToExample on $30
Referral Fee6%–45% (most: 15%)Total sale price$4.50
FBA Fulfillment Fee$3.22–$14.50+ per unitPer unit shipped by Amazon$5.21
Fuel Surcharge New Apr 20263.5% of fulfillment feeFBA orders only$0.18
Individual Plan$0.99 per itemEach item sold$0.99
Professional Plan$39.99/month flatMonthly — no per-item fee~$1.00*
FBA Monthly Storage$0.87–$2.40 / cu ftInventory in Amazon warehouseVaries
Low Inventory Fee 2026$0.32–$1.11 per unitStock below 28-day supplyConditional

*Professional plan cost per unit estimated at 40 sales/month.

Amazon Referral Fees by Category (2026)

The Amazon referral fee is a percentage commission on every sale. It varies significantly by product category — choosing the right category listing directly affects how much you keep per sale.

CategoryReferral FeeNotes
Most Categories15%Standard default rate
Electronics8%Protects thin margins
Computers8%Protects thin margins
Personal Computers6%Lowest referral fee on Amazon
Clothing & Accessories12%Under $15 items: 5%
Jewelry20%High-value luxury items
Amazon Device Accessories45%Highest rate — avoid if possible
Books15%$1.80 minimum fee per item
Grocery & Gourmet Food8–15%Tiered by item sale price

Frequently Asked Questions — Amazon Seller Fees 2026

Amazon charges a referral fee of 8–15% on most categories, FBA fulfillment fees of $3.22–$14.50+ per unit, and a selling plan fee ($0.99/item Individual or $39.99/month Professional). On a $30 product with FBA, total Amazon fees typically range from $9–$12 depending on size and category.
Amazon referral fees in 2026 range from 6% to 45% depending on the product category. Most general merchandise categories are 15%. Electronics and Computers are 8%, Personal Computers 6%, Clothing 12%, Jewelry 20%, and Amazon Device Accessories up to 45%.
Amazon introduced a 3.5% fuel and inflation surcharge on FBA fulfillment fees starting April 17, 2026. This adds approximately $0.11–$0.51 per unit depending on your size tier. Our Amazon fee calculator includes this surcharge by default with a checkbox to turn it off if needed.
FBA (Fulfilled by Amazon) — Amazon stores, packs and ships your orders. You pay fulfillment fees ($3.22–$14.50+) but get the Prime badge which typically increases conversions 25–40%. FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) — you handle all shipping yourself. Only the referral fee applies, but you cover shipping costs out of pocket.
If you sell more than 40 items per month, the Professional plan at $39.99/month works out cheaper than Individual at $0.99 per item. The Professional plan also unlocks Amazon Sponsored Ads, bulk listing tools, promotions, and access to the Buy Box — all critical for serious Amazon sellers.
Most successful Amazon sellers target 20–35% net profit margin after all fees and costs. Margins below 15% are considered risky — they leave no buffer for advertising spend, returns, refunds, or unexpected storage fees. Always run numbers through an Amazon fee calculator before sourcing any product.
Referral fee percentages are similar globally but FBA fulfillment fees vary by marketplace. UK and EU FBA fees are generally slightly higher than US rates. Use the currency selector in our calculator for your local currency and always verify the latest exact rates inside your Amazon Seller Central account.

Tips to Improve Your Amazon Profit Margin

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Optimize your FBA size tier

FBA fees jump between size tiers. Reducing packaging by even 1–2cm can move you to a lower tier and save $1–$2 per unit — which adds up to thousands per year at scale.

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Double-check your category listing

Wrong category means wrong referral fee. Electronics at 8% vs general merchandise at 15% is a 7% difference on every sale. Always verify your category is correct before going live.

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Switch to Professional plan early

At just 40 sales/month, Professional ($39.99) beats Individual ($0.99/item). It also unlocks Sponsored Ads and the Buy Box — both essential for growing your Amazon business.

Keep inventory at 30–60 days supply

Stock below 28 days triggers the Low Inventory Fee ($0.32–$1.11/unit). Stock over 90 days risks aged inventory charges. The sweet spot is 30–60 days of forecasted sales.

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