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 %.
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, UK)

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. UK defaults are pre‑filled; toggle tax if your prices are VAT‑inclusive.

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 — United Kingdom

  • Currency: GBP (£). Try rounding retail prices to .99; keep per‑order fees at £0.25 by default.
  • VAT: 20% standard rate for most goods. Treat VAT as a pass‑through (not part of GP). Shipping may be VATable; check with your accountant.
  • Payment fees: Typical Shopify Payments snapshot is 2.0% + £0.25. Verify current rates on Shopify pricing (UK).
  • Gateways: If you use an external gateway, add the plan’s extra % as 3rd‑party add‑on here.
  • Fulfilment: Royal Mail/Evri pricing varies by size and zone; model your most common parcel to set realistic postage and pick/pack.

Example — UK numbers

Price £35 with a 10% discount, COGS £12, customer pays £3 shipping, your fulfilment costs £4 (postage + pick/pack). With 2.0% + £0.25 card fees and 3% refunds, the calculator will show your GP and a simple NP after any per‑order overhead you add.

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.