Fulfilment Cost Calculator

PackPro's fulfilment cost calculator gives UK eCommerce brands an instant estimate of their monthly 3PL costs. Enter your average monthly order volume, number of SKUs and average order weight — and the calculator outputs an estimated monthly cost for pick & pack, storage and dispatch.

Prices are based on PackPro's published rates: 90p for a single-item pick, 60p per additional item, 40p per unit per day for storage and £1.00 goods-in per unit. The calculator is completely free to use and requires no signup. Use it to compare against your current fulfilment costs, your Amazon FBA fees or quotes from other 3PL providers.

Use PackPro's free fulfilment cost calculator to get an instant monthly estimate for your 3PL costs. Enter your monthly order volume, SKU count and average order weight — the calculator will break down pick and pack fees, warehouse storage and postage to show you an estimated total and cost per order.

How to Use the Calculator

Adjust the three sliders to match your business:

Monthly orders — the total number of orders you dispatch each month, from 50 to 5,000
Number of SKUs in stock — how many different product lines you hold in the warehouse
Average order weight (kg) — the typical dispatch weight per parcel, including packaging

The calculator updates in real time as you adjust the sliders, giving you an instant breakdown and an estimated cost per order.

What the Calculator Includes

Pick & pack fees — per-order handling charges including picking, packing and label generation
Postage & dispatch — estimated carrier cost based on your average order weight
Warehouse storage — monthly storage estimate based on your SKU count and stock levels

Note: the calculator provides indicative estimates. Actual pricing depends on your product type, packaging requirements and specific fulfilment specification. Contact us for an exact quote tailored to your business.

Understanding Your 3PL Cost Components

Your total monthly 3PL cost is made up of several components that work together:

Pick and pack charges are billed per order shipped. The per-order rate decreases as your volume grows — see our pricing tiers for the volume-based schedule.
Storage charges are billed per unit stored per day. Holding fewer SKUs or turning stock over quickly keeps this cost low.
Goods-in charges apply when stock arrives at our warehouse and is received, checked and booked in. These are a one-off cost per unit received.
Postage is charged at cost — we pass through our volume-negotiated carrier rates. You benefit from commercial pricing with Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and Parcelforce without needing to negotiate your own contracts.

For a deeper guide to 3PL cost structures, see our 3PL costs breakdown guide. For a line-by-line breakdown of pick and pack fees by volume, see the pick and pack pricing page.

How to Reduce Your Cost Per Order

There are several practical ways to lower your fulfilment cost per order:

Increase order volume to move into a lower pricing tier
Reduce the number of slow-moving SKUs in storage to lower your monthly storage charge
Optimise packaging weight and dimensions to reduce dimensional weight surcharges
Consolidate your sales channels to improve pick accuracy and reduce handling time
Work with your account manager to review your packing specification and identify savings

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is this calculator?

This calculator gives an indicative estimate based on typical PackPro costs. Actual pricing depends on your specific products, packaging, storage requirements and volumes. Use it to plan and budget, then contact us for an exact quote.

What does pick and pack cost at PackPro?

Picking starts from 90p per order at low volumes, reducing to 60p per order at Enterprise volumes. The calculator uses an all-in per-order rate that includes picking, packing and label generation. See our pricing page for the full tier schedule.

Are there storage fees on top?

Yes. Storage is charged per unit stored per day. The calculator includes an estimated monthly storage cost based on your SKU count. Storage from 40p per unit per day at Professional and Enterprise tiers.

Is there a minimum order volume?

PackPro works with brands from early-stage to high-volume. There is no fixed minimum, though pricing per order improves significantly at higher volumes. Our Starter tier covers brands dispatching up to 250 orders/month.

How do I get an exact quote?

Click "Get an Exact Quote" to send us your volumes. We'll review your requirements and send a detailed, personalised cost breakdown — usually within 24 hours. There is no obligation and no sales pressure.