Your numbers
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What you pay the carrier for an average order
%
Share of the price left after product cost
Suggested threshold
Free shipping over $55
Shoppers spend about $15.00 more than your average order to qualify (38% higher).
Break-even threshold
$52.00
Below this, the extra profit doesn't cover shipping
Typical range
$52–$57
15–30% above your average order, never below break-even
For one order topped up to the threshold
| Threshold | Shopper adds | Extra profit | After shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| $45 | $5.00 | $2.50 | −$3.50 |
| $50 | $10.00 | $5.00 | −$1.00 |
| $55suggested | $15.00 | $7.50 | +$1.50 |
| $60 | $20.00 | $10.00 | +$4.00 |
| $65 | $25.00 | $12.50 | +$6.50 |
| $70 | $30.00 | $15.00 | +$9.00 |
Orders already above the threshold ship free too. See “The cost the simple formula leaves out” below.
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