WooCommerce Fee Calculator
How to Use This Calculator
- 1
Enter the Order Total ($)
Use the full amount charged for one order before processing fees.
- 2
Set the Percentage Rate (%) and Fixed Fee Per Transaction ($)
The defaults are 2.9% and $0.30. Replace them with your applicable WooCommerce Payments rates; in-person or other transaction types may have different fees.
- 3
Enter the Number of Orders
The calculator applies the fee to each order and shows per-order results alongside totals across all transactions.
Example Calculation
A store processes one $100.00 online order using a 2.9% rate and a $0.30 fixed fee.
Order Total ($)
100.00
Percentage Rate (%)
2.9
Fixed Fee Per Transaction ($)
0.30
Number of Orders
1
Results
Net Revenue Per Order
$96.80
Fee Per Transaction
$3.20
Effective Fee Rate
3.20%
Total Net Revenue
$96.80
Total Fees Paid
$3.20
Gross Revenue
$100.00
Insights card shows per-order net margin and fee-rate assessment.
Tips
A $10 order has a 5.90% effective fee at the default rates
Change Order Total ($) from $100 to $10 while keeping the default rates. The $0.59 fee leaves $9.41, showing how the fixed $0.30 charge weighs more heavily on smaller orders.
1,000 orders at $100 each produce $3,200 in fees
Change Number of Orders to 1,000 to see the cumulative effect of the same per-order fee: $100,000 gross revenue less $3,200 in processing fees.
Test your actual transaction rate before comparing providers
Change Percentage Rate (%) and Fixed Fee Per Transaction ($) to match a written provider quote. Compare the resulting fee at your typical order size, not just the advertised percentage.
What this calculator estimates
This calculator estimates the processing fee deducted from each WooCommerce order and the net amount remaining after that fee. It multiplies the per-order fee by the number of transactions, but it does not calculate product profit or include refunds, chargebacks, taxes, or shipping expenses.
How the WooCommerce fee is calculated
Fee per transaction = Order total × (Percentage rate / 100) + Fixed fee
Net revenue per order = Order total − Fee per transaction
Effective fee rate = Fee per transaction / Order total × 100
The percentage rate is the variable portion of the charge; the fixed fee applies once to each transaction. For the example, the percentage charge is $100 × 0.029 = $2.90. Add the $0.30 fixed fee to get $3.20, then subtract it from the $100 order to get $96.80 net revenue.
For multiple orders of the same amount, total fees equal the fee per transaction multiplied by the number of orders. For example, 1,000 identical $100 orders generate $3,200 in fees and $96,800 in net revenue before other expenses.
Why order size changes the effective rate
The fixed charge makes processing proportionally more expensive on low-value orders. This table keeps the default percentage and fixed fee constant:
| Order total | Processing fee | Net revenue | Effective fee rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.59 | $9.41 | 5.90% |
| $50.00 | $1.75 | $48.25 | 3.50% |
| $250.00 | $7.55 | $242.45 | 3.02% |
A minimum order amount can reduce the effect of fixed fees, but it may discourage customers who want to buy inexpensive items. Before setting a minimum or changing prices, compare the fee savings with your average order value, product margin, and checkout conversion.
When to use a different calculator
This calculator covers percentage-plus-fixed processing fees on orders. Use another calculator when you need to include more costs or compare a different payment setup:
- Compare another payment processor’s transaction fee → PayPal Fee Calculator
- Estimate fees for in-person card sales → Square Fee Calculator
- Include marketplace fees in product pricing → Etsy Fee Calculator
- Compare store-platform transaction costs → Shopify Fee Calculator
Keep a separate record of gross sales, processing fees, refunds, and other expenses. The SBA’s guidance on managing business finances explains why separating and tracking these figures helps with cash-flow decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are WooCommerce Payments fees calculated?
The fee is the order total multiplied by the percentage rate, plus the fixed fee for one transaction. At a 2.9% rate with a $0.30 fixed charge, a $100 order costs $3.20 to process. Check the current WooPayments fees and pricing information for the rates that apply to your location and payment method.
Why is the effective fee rate higher on a small order?
The fixed fee takes up a larger share of a small order. A $0.30 fixed charge is 3% of a $10 order before the percentage fee is added, but only 0.3% of a $100 order.
Does net revenue per order equal profit?
No, net revenue here means the order total less the payment processing fee. It does not subtract product costs, shipping, taxes, refunds, chargebacks, advertising, or other business expenses.
Should I raise prices to cover payment processing fees?
A price increase can recover processing costs, but it can also affect conversion and customer demand. Compare the fee with your product margin and test any price change against your actual sales data; the SBA guide to managing business finances covers tracking revenue and expenses.