Clarity = Confidence = Profit
Use this page to break down every cost in your pricing process.
No more mental math. No more “hopeful” markups.
Just grounded, profitable clarity.
📌 Overview
Fill in each section below to calculate:
- Raw materials
- Labor + production
- Shipping & logistics
- Platform & transaction fees
- Taxes & tariffs
- Contingency buffers
- Wholesale and retail pricing
🧵 Materials & Manufacturing
What goes into each piece? Add your cost per unit.
Add in additional lines for materials, trims, packaging and additional manufacturing or supplier fees. Enter the total amount purchased in the Quantity section, the cost per unit in the Cost section, the Total will appear in the last column.
Total Materials Cost: $________
(Find this by looking at the “SUM” in gray at the bottom of the table.)
🚛 Shipping & Freight
How does the product get to you? Break down all delivery costs.
Total Shipping Cost: $________
(Find this by looking at the “SUM” in gray at the bottom of the table.)
💰 Import Fees & Tariffs
Country-specific costs that often get forgotten.
Line Item | Quantity | Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | |||
1 |
Line Item | Quantity |  | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Total Tariff/Import Fees: $________
(Find this by looking at the “SUM” in gray at the bottom of the 2 tables, add the totals together.)
🧾 Platform + Transaction Fees
The fees for selling online.
Line Item | Quantity | Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | $16.00 | ||
Total Platform Fees: $________
(Credit card processing fees may be a percentage instead of a set amount per transaction. In this case use the percentage table provided below. Check what the rate is by credit card, some companies may charge a different rate.)
Line Item | Quantity | | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2.5% |
⏳ Your Time (Labor)
Your time matters. Estimate how long each part takes and assign a fair rate.
Line Item | Quantity | Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
4.5 | $95.00 | ||
Total Personal Labor Cost: $________
🧠 Buffer for Unexpected Costs
Always add a margin for mistakes, delays, or emergencies.
Recommended: Add 10–20% of your total cost as a safety net. Total all previous costs then multiple by 10-20%.
Line Item |  | | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
$15,000.00 | 15% |
Buffer Amount: $________
(Find this by looking at the “SUM” in gray at the bottom of the table.)
📦 Final Unit Cost
Add everything up:
- Materials & Manufacturing:
- Shipping & Freight:
- Import & Tariffs:
- Platform Fees:
- Labor:
- Buffer:
Final Cost Per Unit: $________
💸 Pricing Strategy
Wholesale Price (Final Cost × 2):
$________
Retail Price (Wholesale × 2) OR (Final Cost × 2.5–3):
$________
✅ Notes & Reminders
- Remove all EXAMPLE line items before finalizing pricing per piece
- Review pricing every new collection or season
- Double-check for hidden costs (subscriptions, returns, extras)
- Build in margin for growth: team, paid ads, or upgrades
- Don’t price emotionally — price to sustain and scale
🔁 Duplicate for Every Product or Drop
Use this calculator for each SKU or capsule collection to stay organized and profitable.