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Amazon FBA Calculator (2026)
Referral fees for every Amazon category and FBA fees worked out from your product's size and weight — so you see real profit before you buy inventory.
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- Rates checked against official fee pages, November 2026
Inbound shipping, storage, ads & selling plan
| Fee | Amount |
|---|
Quick answer
Amazon charges a referral fee of 15% in most categories (8% for electronics and computers, up to 45% for Amazon device accessories, minimum $0.30) plus, with FBA, a fulfillment fee set by size tier, shipping weight and price — from $2.43 for a small item under $10 — with a 3.5% fuel surcharge on top. A $24.99 home item in a 10 × 6 × 2 in box weighing 12 oz pays $3.75 referral and $4.76 FBA (including the surcharge) in non-peak season.
Amazon referral fees by category (US, 2026)
The referral fee is a percentage of the total sales price (item price plus any shipping or gift wrap you charge), or the minimum shown, whichever is higher. Where a rate says "portion", each part of the price is charged at its own rate; otherwise the whole price gets one rate.
| Category | Referral fee | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories (Home & Kitchen, Toys, Sports, Office, Tools, Pet, Lawn & Garden, Footwear, Eyewear, Mattresses, Musical Instruments, Video Games, Everything Else) | 15% | $0.30 |
| Consumer Electronics, Computers, Video Game Consoles, Full-size Appliances | 8% | $0.30 |
| Automotive & Powersports, Business/Industrial/Scientific, Base Power Tools | 12% | $0.30 |
| Tires | 10% | $0.30 |
| Beauty, Health & Personal Care; Baby Products | 8% if the price is $10 or less; 15% above $10 | $0.30 |
| Grocery & Gourmet | 8% if $15 or less; 15% above $15 | None |
| Clothing & Accessories | 5% if $15 or less; 10% from $15 to $20; 17% above $20 | $0.30 |
| Electronics Accessories | 15% on the portion up to $100; 8% on the portion above | $0.30 |
| Compact Appliances | 15% on the portion up to $300; 8% above | $0.30 |
| Furniture | 15% on the portion up to $200; 10% above | $0.30 |
| Jewelry | 20% on the portion up to $250; 5% above | $0.30 |
| Watches | 16% on the portion up to $1,500; 3% above | $0.30 |
| Fine Art | 20% up to $100; 15% to $1,000; 10% to $5,000; 5% above (portions) | $1.00 |
| Books, Music, DVD, Video, Software (media) | 15% plus a $1.80 closing fee per item | None |
| Gift Cards | 20% | None |
| Amazon Device Accessories | 45% | $0.30 |
FBA fulfillment fees and size tiers (2026)
The FBA fee depends on three things: the size tier, the shipping weight and the selling price (under $10, $10–$50, or over $50). Shipping weight is the greater of the unit weight and the dimensional weight (length × width × height ÷ 139), except for small standard items, which use unit weight. Since April 17, 2026 a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge is added to the fulfillment fee.
| Size tier | Max weight | Max dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Small standard | 16 oz | 15 × 12 × 0.75 in |
| Large standard | 20 lb | 18 × 14 × 8 in |
| Small bulky | 50 lb | 37 × 28 × 20 in, length + girth 130 in |
| Large bulky | 50 lb | 59 × 33 × 33 in, length + girth 130 in |
| Extra-large | Over 50 lb or larger | Anything above large bulky |
Non-peak FBA fees, selected weights (Jan 15 – Oct 14, 2026)
| Size tier & weight | Under $10 | $10–$50 | Over $50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small standard, 2 oz or less | $2.43 | $3.32 | $3.58 |
| Small standard, 14–16 oz | $2.95 | $3.96 | $4.22 |
| Large standard, 4 oz or less | $2.91 | $3.73 | $3.99 |
| Large standard, 12–16 oz | $3.78 | $4.60 | $4.86 |
| Large standard, 1.75–2 lb | $5.00 | $5.82 | $6.08 |
| Large standard, 2.75–3 lb | $5.85 | $6.67 | $6.93 |
| Large standard, 3–20 lb | $6.15 + $0.08 / 4 oz | $6.97 + $0.08 / 4 oz | $7.23 + $0.08 / 4 oz |
| Small bulky | $6.78 + $0.38 / lb | $7.55 + $0.38 / lb above 1 lb | |
| Large bulky | $8.58 + $0.38 / lb | $9.35 + $0.38 / lb above 1 lb | |
Peak-season rates (October 15 – January 14) are higher — the calculator switches automatically by date, and you can change it. Apparel and dangerous goods have their own fulfillment rates; for those, check the result against Amazon's Revenue Calculator.
How the Amazon profit is calculated
Amazon fees = Referral fee + FBA fee × 1.035 + Storage + Selling plan
Profit = Selling price − Amazon fees − Product cost − Inbound shipping − Prep − Ad spend
ROI = Profit ÷ (Product cost + Inbound + Prep + Ad spend) × 100
Worked example
A kitchen gadget sells for $24.99 in Home & Kitchen. Packed, it measures 10 × 6 × 2 in and weighs 12 oz. It is too thick for small standard, so it is large standard, and its dimensional weight (10 × 6 × 2 ÷ 139 = 0.86 lb) is more than its 0.75 lb unit weight, so Amazon charges on 0.86 lb. Referral fee: 15% × $24.99 = $3.75. FBA fee (non-peak, $10–$50, 12–16 oz): $4.60, plus the 3.5% surcharge = $4.76. With a $6.00 product cost, $0.50 inbound shipping and the Professional plan spread over 100 units ($0.40), you keep about $9.58 per unit before storage and ads.
How to keep more of each Amazon sale
- Shrink the box. Dropping from large standard to small standard (under 0.75 in thick and 16 oz) can save over a dollar per unit.
- Watch the $10 and $50 price lines. FBA fees step up at $10 and again at $50, and some referral fees change at $10, $15 or $20. Check the result just above and below those prices.
- Plan for peak season. From October 15 to January 14 fulfillment fees rise and storage costs about three times as much.
- Count ads per unit. Enter your average ad spend per unit sold — for many products it is the difference between profit and loss.
- Compare channels. Check the same product on the eBay fee calculator and the Etsy fee calculator.
Disclosure: the spreadsheet and the consulting service above are offered by MarginMath's author, Jansher Khan.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Amazon take per sale?
Amazon takes a referral fee — 15% of the total sales price in most categories, with a $0.30 minimum — and, if you use FBA, a fulfillment fee based on size tier, weight and price, plus a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge. Professional sellers also pay $39.99 a month.
What are Amazon FBA fees in 2026?
Non-peak FBA fulfillment fees start at $2.43 for a small standard item of 2 oz or less priced under $10, and $3.32 for the same item priced $10 to $50. A 1 lb large standard item priced $10 to $50 costs $4.60. Peak rates from October 15 to January 14 are higher.
What is the Amazon referral fee for clothing?
Clothing and Accessories pay 5% if the total sales price is $15 or less, 10% from $15 to $20, and 17% above $20, with a $0.30 minimum.
How is the FBA size tier decided?
By the packaged dimensions and shipping weight. Small standard is up to 16 oz and 15 × 12 × 0.75 inches; large standard is up to 20 lb and 18 × 14 × 8 inches. Larger items are small bulky, large bulky or extra-large.
What is dimensional weight on Amazon?
Length × width × height in inches divided by 139. Amazon charges on the greater of unit weight and dimensional weight for every tier except small standard.
What is the 3.5% Amazon fuel surcharge?
Since April 17, 2026, Amazon adds a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to FBA fulfillment fees in the US. It is charged on the fulfillment fee, not on the selling price.
Does Amazon charge a referral fee on shipping?
Yes. For seller-fulfilled orders, the referral fee is charged on the total sales price, including any shipping or gift-wrap charges you collect from the buyer.
Sources
Fee rates on this page were checked against these official pages on November 10, 2026. Platforms change fees from time to time; if you spot a difference, tell us.
About the author
Amazon PPC & e-commerce specialist. Jansher prices products, reads marketplace fee reports and manages Amazon advertising for online sellers. These calculators are the checks he uses in that work. Last reviewed November 10, 2026.