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Dropshipping Profit Calculator

Master your unit economics. Calculate your Net Profit, Break-Even ROAS, and ROI instantly to ensure your campaigns are actually profitable.

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💸 Costs & Expenses

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Estimated Monthly Profit
$2,187
Profitable
Net Profit / Unit$7.29
Net Margin18.2%
Break-Even ROAS1.79Min. ROAS
Break-Even CPA$22.29Max Ad Spend
ROI22%Return on Inv.
Total Revenue$12.0kMonthly

Monthly Financial Projection

COGS & Fees: $5,310
Ad Spend: $4,500
Net Profit: $2,187

Why Unit Economics Make or Break Your Store

In dropshipping, high revenue does not equal success. It is entirely possible to sell $100,000 worth of products and lose money if your margins are thin. Understanding your Unit Economics—the direct revenues and costs associated with a particular business model expressed on a per-unit basis—is the only way to scale safely.

This calculator helps you visualize the "Hidden Costs" like payment processing fees and shipping, which often eat up 20-30% of your margin before you even spend a dollar on ads.

Break-Even ROAS (BEROAS)

The Return On Ad Spend you need to hit exactly $0 profit. If your Facebook Ads Manager shows a ROAS higher than this number, you are profitable. If lower, you are losing money.

Break-Even CPA

The maximum amount you can spend to acquire a single customer. This is your 'Profit Limit'. If your CPA on TikTok or Meta is higher than this number, you need to either raise prices or cut costs.

Net Margin %

The percentage of the selling price that is pure profit. A healthy dropshipping margin is typically between 15% and 30%. Anything below 15% is risky due to refunds and ad volatility.

ROI (Return on Investment)

For every $1 you put into the business (Ads + COGS), how much do you get back in profit? An ROI of 100% means you double your money.

Frequently Asked Questions

To lower your BEROAS (which makes it easier to be profitable), you need to increase your Average Order Value (AOV) through bundles or upsells, or negotiate lower product costs with your supplier.
Always include payment processor fees. Shopify Payments and Stripe typically charge 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. PayPal fees can be slightly higher. Don't forget to add this, or your profit will be lower than expected.
No, this calculator focuses on 'Unit Economics' (costs per product). Fixed monthly costs like your Shopify subscription ($29/mo) or app fees should be deducted from your total monthly profit at the end.

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