Free Shipping Calculator: Can You Afford to Offer Free Delivery?
Free tool · Updated October 2, 2026 · By CouponTalk · Reviewed by CouponTalk Expert Reviews on
Your result
Enter your measurements to see your result.
Quick answer
If you absorb shipping, profit per order falls by the shipping cost. A ₹499 product with ₹150 profit and ₹60 shipping keeps ₹90 per order with free shipping, so 300 orders a month must grow to 500 (+67%) to earn the same. The alternative is building shipping into the price: ₹559 with free delivery.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your price and the shipping cost you would absorb.
- Enter profit per order before the change.
- Compare the extra orders needed with the price-rise option.
Formula
New profit per order = profit now − shipping cost
Orders needed = orders now × profit now ÷ new profit per order
Price to cover shipping = price + shipping cost
Shipping costs vary by weight, zone and courier. Use your average from recent orders.
Frequently asked questions
Does free shipping increase sales?
Usually, because buyers dislike surprise fees at checkout. Test it on a few products before changing the whole store.
Is a free-shipping threshold better?
Often yes. A minimum like ₹499 raises average order value and protects margin on small orders.
Should I raise prices to cover shipping?
It works when your price stays competitive after the rise. Check competitor prices including their delivery fees.
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