Returns Packaging Cost Calculator

Reverse logistics cost per returned item.

Avg return shipping ($)

Repack time (min)

Inspection time (min)

Labor rate ($/hr)

New packaging cost ($)

Resaleable %

Avg order value ($)

Monthly returns

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Processing cost per return ($)

$12.4

Net loss per return ($)

$25.9

Processing cost as % of AOV27.6

Shipping portion ($)$8.5

Labor portion ($)$2.4

Monthly processing ($)$1,240

Monthly labor hours13.3

Annual processing ($)$14,880

Monthly Net Loss2,590

How to Use This Calculator

Enter return rate (%), annual shipment volume, and average product value ($).
Enter return processing cost per unit ($) and restocking rate (%).
Read total annual returns cost ($) and returns cost as a percentage of revenue.
Review the cost breakdown: packaging, labor, restocking, and damage write-offs.
Use results to evaluate investment in returnability-optimized packaging to reduce damage in returns.

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