Amazon FBA Fee Calculator
Work out what Amazon keeps from each sale: the referral fee for your category, the FBA fulfillment fee for your size and weight, the 2026 fuel surcharge and your selling plan. Switch to "I ship it myself" to compare with FBM.
Built and checked by Saurabh Pandey · page updated
Calculator
Fee breakdown
Enter your selling price to see Amazon's fees.
How to use the Amazon FBA Fee Calculator
- Enter the price you sell at and pick the referral category your product belongs to in Seller Central.
- Choose FBA if Amazon stores and ships the item, or FBM if you ship it yourself (then add the shipping you charge).
- For FBA, choose the size tier and enter the shipping weight. Amazon uses the larger of the real weight and the dimensional weight (length × width × height ÷ 139) for most items; the dimensional weight calculator can work this out.
- Pick non-peak or holiday peak rates. From 15 October to 14 January Amazon charges higher peak fulfillment fees.
- Choose your selling plan and add product, shipping and storage costs to see the real profit and the lowest price that breaks even.
How it is calculated
Referral fee = category % × (item price + shipping), at least the category minimum ($0.30 for most) FBA fee = rate for your size tier, shipping weight and price band (under $10, $10–$50, over $50) Fuel surcharge = 3.5% × FBA fee (since 17 April 2026) Plan fee = $0.99 per item (Individual) or $39.99 ÷ units sold per month (Professional) Total fees = referral + closing fee (media only) + FBA fee + surcharge + plan fee Profit = price + shipping charged − total fees − your costs
Two things surprise most new FBA sellers. First, the price band: the same item costs less to fulfil when it sells for under $10, and since January 2026 it costs more when it sells for over $50. Second, holiday peak rates raise FBA fees by roughly 20–40 cents per unit from mid-October to mid-January, which matters most on cheap items.
Worked examples
A $25 kitchen gadget, 12 oz, large standard (non-peak)
15% referral, $4.20 FBA fee plus the 3.5% surcharge, and $0.40 of the Professional plan per unit at 100 sales a month.
| Buyer pays (item + shipping) | $25.00 |
| Referral fee (15%, min 0.3) | −$3.75 |
| FBA fulfillment fee (non-peak) | −$4.20 |
| Fuel & logistics surcharge (3.5%) | −$0.15 |
| Professional plan per unit (39.99 ÷ 100) | −$0.40 |
| Your costs (item, shipping, packaging) | −$7.20 |
Fees: $8.50 (33.99%) · Payout: $16.50 · Profit: $9.30 (37.21% margin)
The same gadget during holiday peak
From 15 October the FBA fee for this item rises from $4.20 to $4.48.
| Buyer pays (item + shipping) | $25.00 |
| Referral fee (15%, min 0.3) | −$3.75 |
| FBA fulfillment fee (holiday peak) | −$4.48 |
| Fuel & logistics surcharge (3.5%) | −$0.16 |
| Professional plan per unit (39.99 ÷ 100) | −$0.40 |
| Your costs (item, shipping, packaging) | −$7.20 |
Fees: $8.79 (35.15%) · Payout: $16.21 · Profit: $9.01 (36.05% margin)
An $8 lip balm set, 3 oz, small standard, Individual plan
Beauty products under $10 pay an 8% referral fee, and items under $10 get the lowest FBA price band, but the $0.99 Individual plan fee still eats a big share.
| Buyer pays (item + shipping) | $8.00 |
| Referral fee (8%, min 0.3) | −$0.64 |
| FBA fulfillment fee (non-peak) | −$2.49 |
| Fuel & logistics surcharge (3.5%) | −$0.09 |
| Individual plan fee per item | −$0.99 |
| Your costs (item, shipping, packaging) | −$1.50 |
Fees: $4.21 (52.59%) · Payout: $3.79 · Profit: $2.29 (28.66% margin)
A $30 hoodie, 1.5 lb, apparel rate card
Clothing over $20 pays a 17% referral fee, the highest of the common categories.
| Buyer pays (item + shipping) | $30.00 |
| Referral fee (17%, min 0.3) | −$5.10 |
| FBA fulfillment fee (non-peak) | −$6.04 |
| Fuel & logistics surcharge (3.5%) | −$0.21 |
| Professional plan per unit (39.99 ÷ 300) | −$0.13 |
| Your costs (item, shipping, packaging) | −$9.00 |
Fees: $11.48 (38.28%) · Payout: $18.52 · Profit: $9.52 (31.72% margin)
A $300 necklace shipped by the seller (FBM)
Jewelry pays 20% on the first $250 and 5% on the rest.
| Buyer pays (item + shipping) | $300.00 |
| Referral fee (tiered, from 20%, min 0.3) | −$52.50 |
| Professional plan per unit (39.99 ÷ 50) | −$0.80 |
| Your costs (item, shipping, packaging) | −$128.00 |
Fees: $53.30 (17.77%) · Payout: $246.70 · Profit: $118.70 (39.57% margin)
Fees used by this calculator
| Category | Referral fee (on item price + shipping) |
|---|---|
| Most categories (home & kitchen, toys, sports, office, pet, tools, beauty over $10 …) | 15% (minimum $0.30) |
| Beauty, health & personal care / baby products | 8% if the sale is $10.00 or less, 15% above that (minimum $0.30) |
| Clothing & accessories | 5% if the sale is $15.00 or less, 10% if the sale is $20.00 or less, 17% above that (minimum $0.30) |
| Footwear, eyewear, backpacks, handbags & luggage | 15% (minimum $0.30) |
| Jewelry | 20% up to $250.00, 5% on the rest (minimum $0.30) |
| Watches | 16% up to $1,500.00, 3% on the rest (minimum $0.30) |
| Electronics accessories | 15% up to $100.00, 8% on the rest (minimum $0.30) |
| Consumer electronics, computers, full-size appliances | 8% (minimum $0.30) |
| Furniture | 15% up to $200.00, 10% on the rest (minimum $0.30) |
| Grocery & gourmet | 8% if the sale is $15.00 or less, 15% above that |
| Automotive, business & industrial, power tools | 12% (minimum $0.30) |
| Books, DVD, music, software, video (+$1.80 closing fee) | 15% |
| Amazon device accessories | 45% (minimum $0.30) |
| Size & weight | Price under $10 | $10–$50 | Over $50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Standard, up to 8 oz | $2.66 | $3.54 | $3.80 |
| Small Standard, up to 16 oz | $2.95 | $3.96 | $4.22 |
| Large Standard, up to 1 lb | $3.78 | $4.60 | $4.86 |
| Large Standard, up to 2 lb | $5.00 | $5.82 | $6.08 |
| Large Standard, up to 3 lb | $5.85 | $6.67 | $6.93 |
| Small bulky, first lb | $6.78 | $7.55 | $7.55 |
| Size & weight | Price under $10 | $10–$50 | Over $50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Standard, up to 8 oz | $2.86 | $3.74 | $4.00 |
| Small Standard, up to 16 oz | $3.17 | $4.18 | $4.44 |
| Large Standard, up to 1 lb | $4.07 | $4.89 | $5.15 |
| Large Standard, up to 2 lb | $5.33 | $6.15 | $6.41 |
| Large Standard, up to 3 lb | $6.26 | $7.08 | $7.34 |
| Small bulky, first lb | $7.82 | $8.59 | $8.59 |
Selling plans: Professional $39.99/month or Individual $0.99 per item sold. Referral fees use the total sales price (item + shipping + gift wrap). FBA fees: non-peak rates 15 Jan – 14 Oct 2026, holiday peak rates 15 Oct 2026 – 14 Jan 2027, plus a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge since 17 April 2026. Extra-large items, storage, inbound placement and returns fees are not included.
Last verified: . Official sources: Sell on Amazon: selling plans and referral fees · Seller Central: 2026 US FBA fulfillment fee changes
Which size tier is my product?
Amazon sorts every item into a size tier using its packaged dimensions and weight. Small standard items fit within 15 × 12 × 0.75 inches and weigh up to 1 lb; large standard items fit within 18 × 14 × 8 inches and weigh up to 20 lb; small bulky and large bulky cover larger items up to 50 lb. Extra-large items have their own, much higher fees and are not included here. Seller Central shows the tier Amazon has assigned to each of your products, and you should always use that.
Costs this calculator leaves out
Monthly storage fees, aged inventory surcharges, inbound placement fees, returns processing, advertising and removal fees depend on how long stock sits and how you send it, so add an average per-unit amount under "Storage, prep & ads per unit". Amazon's own Revenue Calculator in Seller Central shows the exact fees for an existing listing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon FBA cost per item in 2026?
For a typical $25 item weighing 12 oz in the large standard tier, the 2026 non-peak FBA fee is $4.20 plus a 3.5% fuel surcharge, on top of a 15% referral fee ($3.75). With the Professional plan spread over 100 sales, Amazon takes about $8.50, or 34% of the price.
What is the Amazon referral fee?
It is Amazon's commission on every sale, a percentage of the total price including shipping. Most categories pay 15%, with exceptions such as 8% for consumer electronics, 17% for clothing over $20 and tiered rates for jewelry and watches. Most categories have a $0.30 minimum per item.
When do Amazon holiday peak fees apply?
In 2026 the peak fulfillment fees apply from 15 October 2026 to 14 January 2027. Choose "Holiday peak" in the calculator for orders shipped in that period.
What is the 2026 FBA fuel and logistics surcharge?
From 17 April 2026 Amazon adds a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge to FBA fulfillment fees in the US and Canada. The calculator includes it on every FBA order.
Is FBA cheaper than shipping it myself?
It depends on your shipping costs. Compare the FBA fee plus storage with what you pay for postage, packaging and your time: switch the calculator to "I ship it myself" and enter your shipping cost to see both results.