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US Amazon FBA Fee Calculator
Estimate your Amazon referral fee, FBA fulfillment fee and net profit per unit before you list. Pick a category for a typical referral rate, add your fulfillment and product costs, and see your margin. Updated for 2026 US rates.
Total Amazon fees
$9.25
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Net proceeds from Amazon—
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How Amazon seller fees work
Selling on Amazon costs a referral fee (a percentage of the sale, typically 8%–15% by category, minimum around $0.30) and, if you use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), a per-unit fulfillment fee based on the product's size tier and weight. Professional sellers pay a flat monthly subscription instead of the $0.99 per-item fee on the Individual plan, and long-term or peak-season storage fees can apply.
To stay profitable, your sale price needs to cover the referral percentage, the FBA fee, your product cost, and any inbound shipping or prep. This calculator brings those together into one profit-per-unit figure.
The formula
referral fee = sale price × referral rate (min $0.30)
Amazon fees = referral fee + FBA fulfillment fee
profit = sale price − product cost − Amazon fees − inbound − other
Amazon fees = referral fee + FBA fulfillment fee
profit = sale price − product cost − Amazon fees − inbound − other
Worked example
A $30 item at a 15% referral rate has a $4.50 referral fee. Add a $4.75 FBA fee for $9.25 in Amazon fees. If the product cost $9 and prep $1, profit = 30 − 9 − 9.25 − 1 = $10.75, a 35.8% margin.
2026 Amazon referral rates (typical)
| Category | Referral fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 15% |
| Electronics | 8% |
| Computers | 8% |
| Clothing & Accessories | 17% |
| Home & Kitchen | 15% |
| Books | 15% |
| Jewelry | 20% |
Referral rates are typical US figures for planning and can vary by price band within a category. Confirm your exact rate in Amazon Seller Central.
Frequently asked questions
What fees does Amazon charge sellers?
A referral fee (about 15% for most categories) plus a per-unit FBA fulfillment fee, with possible storage and subscription costs.
How is the referral fee calculated?
It's a percentage of the sale price, with a common $0.30 minimum, varying by category.
What is the FBA fulfillment fee?
A per-unit fee for Amazon to pick, pack and ship, based on the item's size tier and weight.
How do I calculate FBA profit?
Subtract product cost, referral fee and FBA fee from the sale price. The tool shows profit and margin.
Do referral fees apply to shipping?
For most categories, yes, the referral fee is on the total sale price including shipping.