Dropshipping Profit Calculator

Instantly calculate your dropshipping profit margins accounting for supplier costs, ad spend, and platform fees. Updated for 2026.

Quick-start scenarios

Revenue

Your Costs

Platform & advanced settings
Gross Revenue
$20.00
Total Fees
$0.00
Net Profit
$10.00
Margin
50.0%
Strong margin

Revenue Breakdown

Profit
50.0%
Fees
0.0%
COGS
25.0%
Shipping
15.0%
Ad Spend
10.0%

Fee Detail

Total Fees$0.00

How Dropshipping Profit Works

Dropshipping can be highly profitable, but only if you understand your numbers. Between supplier costs, shipping, marketing, and platform fees, it's surprisingly easy to operate at a loss without realizing it. A clear profit calculation is essential before you scale.

The dropshipping model means you never hold inventory, but you also have less control over costs. Your supplier determines your cost of goods and shipping, while your marketing spend — typically Facebook, TikTok, or Google Ads — is often your largest variable expense. On top of that, if you sell through a marketplace like eBay or Etsy, platform fees can eat 5–15% of your revenue.

Our Dropshipping Profit Calculator helps you see the full picture. Enter your selling price, supplier cost, shipping, and marketing spend to instantly see your profit margin. Adjust the platform fee percentage to match your selling channel, and use the pre-loaded scenarios to model different product and ad spend combinations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good profit margin for dropshipping?+
Most successful dropshippers aim for a 15–30% net profit margin after accounting for supplier costs, shipping, marketing, and platform fees. High-ticket items often have lower percentage margins but higher absolute profits. Your ideal margin depends on your niche and ad costs.
How much should I spend on ads for dropshipping?+
A common rule of thumb is to allocate 20–40% of your selling price to advertising when starting out. As you optimize your campaigns and build retargeting audiences, you can often reduce this to 10–20%. This calculator helps you experiment with different ad spend levels to find your break-even point.
What platform fees should I expect?+
If you're selling on a marketplace like eBay or Facebook Marketplace, expect 5–15% in platform fees. Running your own Shopify store typically costs $39/month plus 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. This calculator lets you set a custom platform fee percentage to match your setup.

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Compare across platforms

Same product, different platforms — and very different take-home. See how this scenario stacks up on the other marketplaces, or read the side-by-side fee table.