Shopify Dropshipping Profit Calculator | Maximize Your Ecommerce Earnings

Running a Shopify dropshipping store can be exciting — but profits are never as simple as “Retail Price – Product Cost.” Between shipping, Shopify fees, ads, and other expenses, it’s easy to misjudge your margins. That’s why a Shopify Dropshipping Profit Calculator is so valuable. It shows you, in clear numbers, how much you actually keep after each order. With just a few inputs, you can estimate revenue, profit, ROI, and margins before you spend a single dollar on ads or inventory.

Why a Profit Calculator Matters

Many first-time dropshippers overestimate profits. You might sell a product for $30, buy it from a supplier for $10, and think you’re making $20. In reality, Shopify fees, shipping, and ad costs cut into that margin quickly. A calculator helps you:

• See your true profit per order (gross and net).
  
• Test different price points before launching ads.
  
• Find break-even ROAS (Return on Ad Spend).
  
• Avoid scaling products that look good on paper but lose money in practice.
  

Think of it as your financial compass — without it, you’re just guessing.

What Each Input Means

• Retail Price ($): The price your customer pays for the product.
  
• Product Cost ($): The supplier cost (AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping, etc.).
  
• Shipping Cost ($): The shipping fee per order (if not included in product cost).
  
• Shopify % Fee: The transaction percentage Shopify charges (usually ~2.9% for Shopify Payments).
  
• Shopify Fixed Fee ($): The flat fee per order (commonly $0.30).
  
• Ad Spend per Order ($): How much you spend on Facebook, TikTok, or Google ads to acquire one customer.
  
• Other Fees ($): Any extras like app charges, packaging, or transaction fees.
  
• Quantity: The number of units sold (used for total revenue and profit).
  

The Formulas Behind the Calculator

The calculator uses straightforward ecommerce math. Here’s the breakdown:

1. Marketplace Fees (per order):
   Shopify % Fee × Retail Price + Shopify Fixed Fee
   
2. Gross Profit (per order):
   Retail Price − Product Cost − Shipping Cost
   
3. Net Profit (per order):
   Gross Profit − Marketplace Fees − Ad Spend − Other Fees
   
4. Profit Margin (%):
   (Net Profit ÷ Retail Price) × 100
   
5. ROI (Return on Investment):
   (Net Profit ÷ (Ad Spend + Product Cost + Shipping + Fees)) × 100
   
6. Total Revenue:
   Retail Price × Quantity
   
7. Total Net Profit:
   Net Profit × Quantity
   

Step-by-Step: How the Calculator Works

1. Enter your selling price. Example: $30 retail.
   
2. Add product cost + shipping. Example: $10 product + $5 shipping = $15 total.
   
3. Input Shopify fees. At 2.9% + $0.30, that’s $1.17 per order.
   
4. Add ad spend per order. Example: $8.
   
5. Include other costs if any. Example: $0.50 per order.
   
6. Set quantity. Let’s say 100 orders.
   

Calculation:

• Gross Profit = $30 − $15 = $15
  
• Net Profit = $15 − $1.17 − $8 − $0.50 = $5.33
  
• Profit Margin = $5.33 ÷ $30 × 100 = 17.7%
  
• Total Net Profit = $5.33 × 100 = $533
  

Instead of guessing, you now know your real take-home profit.