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Parcel Real Earnings Calculator

Calculate how much you actually earn from each online order after product cost, shipping, marketplace fees, payment charges, GST, returns/RTO and other expenses.

“Parcel आया तो असल में कितना मिलेगा?”Calculate exact in-hand profit after reverse logistics, COD fees, and GST deduction leakages.
Leakage Rate: 71.8%
Order & Unit Costs
Marketplace & Gateway Fees
Customer Returns & Courier RTO
Expected Net Earnings
₹281.60
Profit Margin: 28.16%Retained: 28.2%
Gross Order Value₹1000.00
Expected Revenue (85% Delivered)₹850.00
Product & Packaging-₹320.00
Forward Shipping & Expenses-₹80.00
Marketplace & Gateway Commission-₹130.00
GST on Platform Fees (18%)-₹23.40
Expected Return/RTO Loss (15%)-₹15.00
Total Costs & Deductions-₹568.40
Net Earnings per Parcel₹281.60
Monthly Projections (100 Orders)
Estimated Monthly Net:₹28,160
Your parcel sells for ₹1000, but after platform commissions, logistics, and reverse losses, you keep ₹281.60. Total leakages consume 71.8% of your selling price.

How to Use the Parcel Real Earnings Calculator

  • Input your parameters in the fields or drag the interactive sliders.
  • The algorithm updates the primary metric and schedules in real-time.
  • Click “Copy Result” to copy structured values to your clipboard.

Calculation Formula

Expected Net Earnings = Expected Revenue - (Direct Costs + Platform Fees + GST on Fees + Return/RTO Loss)
Where:
  • Gross Revenue: Selling Price - Direct Customer Discount
  • Expected Revenue: Gross Revenue * [1 - (Return Rate % + RTO Rate %)]
  • Total Commission: (Gross Revenue * Marketplace %) + (Gross Revenue * Payment %) + Fixed Fee
  • GST on Fees: Total Commission * 18% GST
  • Return/RTO Cost: (Return Rate % + RTO Rate %) * Average Reverse Logistics Cost
  • Net Margin %: (Expected Net Earnings / Gross Revenue) * 100

Example Calculation

₹1,000 order with ₹300 COGS, ₹90 shipping/packing, 12% fees, 18% GST, and 15% return/RTO rate

Selling Price: ₹1,000.00
Product Cost: ₹300.00
Shipping & Pack: ₹90.00
Platform Fees: ₹130.00
GST on Fees (18%): ₹23.40
Return/RTO Loss: ₹15.00
Direct Expenses: ₹10.00
Outcome: Gross: ₹1,000.00 | Expected Revenue: ₹850.00 | Net Earnings: ₹281.60 | Profit Margin: 28.16%

After deducting COGS, forward shipping, platform commissions with 18% GST, and return loss, you keep ₹281.60 per parcel.

Important Assumptions

  • Customer returns and courier RTOs eliminate gross cash collection on returned units.
  • GST at 18% is uniformly applied strictly to the platform and payment gateway fee amounts.
  • Average reverse cost reflects courier return freight, repacking, and transit damage allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much profit do I actually make on each parcel?

Your real profit is what remains after deducting product COGS, forward shipping, packaging, platform commissions, 18% GST on fees, and reverse return freight losses.

How does RTO affect profit?

RTO wastes both forward shipping and reverse freight charges while zero revenue is collected, severely reducing your profit margin.

Should shipping cost be included in product margin?

Yes. Forward shipping and packaging are unavoidable variable costs that must be accounted for before determining unit profitability.

What is the difference between revenue and actual earnings?

Revenue is the customer invoice headline total. Actual net earnings is the real cash credited to your bank account after all deductions and reverse logistics.

Important NoticeCalculations are estimates for educational and informational purposes and may differ from actual lender, employer, tax, investment, or statutory calculations.