Product Profit Calculator (Shopify, CA)

Shopify Gross Profit calculator

Estimate your per‑order gross profit on Shopify. Adjust price, costs and fees to see the impact on gross profit (GP) and a simple net profit (NP) estimate.

Fees:

Rates are indicative and vary by market and method. Confirm in Admin → Settings → Payments. If you use a third‑party gateway, include its extra %.

Selling price (£) ? Discount (%) ? Price includes tax? ? Tax rate (%) ? COGS per unit (£) ? Shipping paid by customer (£) ? Merchant ship/fulfil (£) ? Pick/pack per order (£) ? Shopify Payments fee % ? Shopify Payments fee (£) / order ? 3rd‑party gateway add‑on % ? Refund rate (%) ? Overheads per order (£) ?

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Explore how increasing your selling price affects profit. Use the slider to nudge price up and see the extra GP per order.

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Advanced adjustments

Fine‑tune returns, COGS and fulfilment to see their impact alongside your price change.

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Projected gross profit

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Disclaimer: This tool provides general guidance only. Figures are estimates based on the inputs you provide and indicative defaults that may be out of date. Fees, taxes, exchange rates and provider policies vary by region and can change without notice. You are responsible for verifying all inputs and outputs before making any decisions. eCom School provides this tool “as is” without warranties and accepts no liability for any loss or damages arising from its use. This is not financial, legal or tax advice. “Shopify” and “Shopify Payments” are trademarks of Shopify Inc.; no affiliation or endorsement is implied.

How to use this calculator

Enter your typical sell price and costs. Adjust card fees to match your market, add a small refund %, and (optionally) a rough overhead per order to see a simple net profit estimate. Use the break‑even price to set discount floors and free‑shipping thresholds.

Product Profit Calculator (Shopify, CA)

Work out your per‑order profit on Shopify. Enter price, COGS, shipping and fees to see gross profit (GP), GP%, break‑even price and simple projections. Canadian defaults are pre‑filled; toggle tax for GST/HST‑inclusive pricing.

What to include in GP on Shopify

Selling price minus discounts
Cost of goods sold (COGS): product, packaging
Payment fees: Shopify Payments % + per‑order fee; any third‑party gateway add‑on %
Fulfilment costs: pick/pack, label, postage (minus any shipping the customer pays)
Refunds/returns impact: lost fees, return shipping, restock where relevant

Simple GP formula (per order)

GP = (Price − Discounts + Shipping paid by customer) − (COGS + Payment fees + Fulfilment costs)

Important:

Fees vary by market and payment method. Use the calculator to model your own rates, then verify in Admin → Settings → Payments.

What affects your GP the most

Discount depth: deeper discounts reduce net price and grow fees proportionally
COGS and postage: small changes compound over volume
Refund rate: even a few % can erase margin on thin‑margin items
Payment method mix: third‑party gateways add extra % on each order

From GP to a simple NP estimate

Net profit (NP) subtracts overheads (apps, salaries, rent, utilities, fixed ops) from GP. In the calculator you can include a rough per‑order overhead to see how close you are to true profitability.

Common actions to improve GP

Set free‑shipping thresholds to lift AOV above postage break‑even
Promote high‑margin bundles; avoid discounting low‑margin heroes
Switch to cheaper packaging that still protects the product
Negotiate carrier and supplier rates; test fulfilment options
Reduce refund drivers with accurate sizing, media and product education

Market specifics — Canada

Currency: CAD ($). Per‑order fee commonly $0.30; percentage ~2.9% via Shopify Payments.
GST/HST/PST: Tax treatment varies by province; treat collected tax as pass‑through. Be clear whether prices are tax‑inclusive.
Payment fees: Snapshot 2.9% + $0.30. Confirm latest rates on Shopify CA pricing.
Gateways: Add non‑Shopify‑Payments surcharge under 3rd‑party add‑on %.
Fulfilment: Canada Post vs couriers differ by region and remote surcharges; model a typical parcel route.

Example — CA numbers

Price $39, 5% discount, COGS $13, customer pays $6 shipping, your fulfilment costs $7. With 2.9% + $0.30 fees and 2% refunds, review your GP and NP outputs.

FAQs

Does Shopify refund payment fees on returns?

Card fees are typically not refunded. Model a small refund rate to see its impact on realised gross profit.

Should I include marketing costs in GP?

No. Keep GP for product and fulfilment costs. Marketing spend belongs in your CAC/ROAS analysis and affects net profit.

What’s a healthy GP%?

It varies by category. Many DTC stores aim for 50–70% GP before overheads. Focus on improving your own baseline while staying competitive.