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Landed cost calculator
Estimate landed cost per unit by combining product cost, packaging, freight, duty, inspection, and order quantity.
Direct answer
A landed cost calculator estimates the true cost of one sellable unit after product cost, packaging, freight, duties, inspection, and other direct logistics costs. Landed cost is the number founders need before pricing a physical product.
Factory unit cost is only part of the cost. A product can look profitable before shipping and become weak after freight, duties, and fulfillment are added.
Use this calculator to check the product's real cost before setting price or order size.
Estimate landed cost
Total landed cost
$10,100
Estimated total direct cost to land the order.
Landed cost per unit
$10.10
Use this number before setting retail price.
Step-by-step path
- 1
Start with unit product cost
Use the supplier's quoted production cost per unit.
- 2
Add per-unit packaging
Include box, pouch, label, insert, and protective materials.
- 3
Spread fixed logistics costs
Divide freight, inspection, and other order-level costs across sellable units.
- 4
Add duties or tariffs
Use a rough percentage until a customs or logistics partner confirms the real number.
Common mistakes
- Pricing from factory cost instead of landed cost.
- Leaving out freight, duties, inspection, or damaged units.
- Using optimistic quantities when the first run may have defects.
FAQ
Can a beginner handle landed cost?
Yes, but the process is easier when the idea is written clearly, risks are separated from guesses, and the first order is small enough to learn from.
What should I prepare before starting landed cost?
Prepare the customer problem, product use case, target price, rough materials, quantity goal, reference products, and any constraints that affect quality or safety.
Where does idley fit into landed cost?
idley is being built to make the path from idea to design, prototype, pricing, manufacturing, and shipping easier for creators and businesses that do not want to manage factories alone.