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Product Pricing Calculator

Calculate the suggested selling price including product cost, shipping, platform fees, and target profit. Free pricing calculator for online sellers and marketplace merchants.

By the HustleFin Editorial TeamUpdated 2026-06-12Editorial policy
Inputs

Enter the minimum numbers needed to get a result.

Results

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Suggested selling price$56.82
Net profit per unit$15
Break-even price$39.77
Last updated
2026-06-12
Method
Planning estimate
Scope
Single item / single scope

Planning estimate only. It does not include taxes, overhead allocation, depreciation, discounts, or other business-specific adjustments.

Benchmark context
Quick answer

Product pricing is the process of determining a selling price that covers all costs — production, shipping, and marketplace fees — while delivering a target profit per unit.

Formula and example

Suggested price = (Product cost + Shipping + Target profit) / (1 - Platform fee %)

If your product costs $30, shipping is $5, the platform charges 12% fee, and you want $15 profit, the suggested price is $56.82 per unit.

Methodology & assumptions

Last updated: 2026-06-12

Calculation method

Calculates the selling price needed to cover product cost, shipping, platform fees (as a percentage of the final price), and a target profit. Uses the formula Price = (Cost + Shipping + Profit) / (1 - Fee%).

Data sources

Uses the numbers you enter and standard small-business finance formulas. Benchmark comparisons use HustleFin industry benchmark pages where available.

Limitations

Assumes a single platform fee applied to the final price. Does not include advertising costs, returns, variable shipping rates, or fixed per-transaction fees like $0.30. Actual costs may be higher.

Input definitions

  • Product cost: Wholesale or manufacturing cost per unit.
  • Platform fee: Marketplace commission as a percentage of selling price.
  • Shipping cost: Average shipping cost per unit to the customer.
  • Target profit per unit: Desired profit after all costs and fees.

Frequently asked questions

How do platform fees affect my pricing?+

Platform fees are charged as a percentage of the selling price, so you must account for them in your price calculation. A 12% fee on a $56.82 sale costs $6.82, which must be covered in the price.

What is the difference between suggested price and break-even price?+

The suggested price includes your target profit. The break-even price is the minimum price at which you cover all costs and fees without making a profit or loss.

Should I include advertising costs in this calculator?+

This calculator focuses on direct transaction costs. Add your per-unit advertising spend to the product cost field if you want to account for marketing in your pricing.

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