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FOB Calculator

Calculate FOB price from product cost, packaging, inland freight, and export charges. Runs locally in your browser. Free trade calculator tool that runs...

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Updated 2026-06-29

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What Is the FOB Price Calculator?

The FOB Price Calculator helps exporters sum all seller-side costs to produce a Free On Board quote under Incoterms® 2020. Under FOB, the seller delivers when goods are loaded on the vessel at the named port; risk and cost transfer to the buyer at that point.

Use this tool for sales teams, factory pricing, forwarders, and cross-border sellers. Whether you quote FOB Shanghai, Shenzhen, or Ningbo, enter product cost, packaging, inland freight, export clearance, and other local charges to get a proforma-ready FOB total. All calculations run locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

Features

  • ✔ Free online — no registration
  • ✔ Runs locally in your browser — data stays private
  • ✔ Mobile-friendly with dark mode support
  • ✔ Itemized breakdown with one-click copy
  • ✔ Works for FOB Shanghai, Shenzhen, Ningbo, and other ports

How to Use the FOB Calculator

This guide walks you through FOB Calculator from start to finish. Most people complete their first task in under a minute.

Before you begin

Have your source text or data ready to paste. If you are working with large input, try a smaller sample first to confirm the output format.

  1. Enter product cost, packaging, inland freight, export clearance, and other charges
  2. Click "Calculate FOB"
  3. Review the itemized breakdown and FOB total
  4. Copy the result into your quotation or proforma invoice

Examples

Example 1 — Small electronics export batch

Product 1,000 + Packaging 50 + Inland 80 + Clearance 30 + Other 0

FOB Price = 1,160.00

Shenzhen factory quoting a European buyer with standard export packaging and factory-to-port trucking.

Example 2 — Furniture FCL (high inland freight)

Product 18,500 + Packaging 420 + Inland 650 + Clearance 85 + Other 120

FOB Price = 19,775.00

Foshan furniture exporter, FOB Shanghai — port surcharges and fumigation certificate in other charges.

Example 3 — Textile sample (low value)

Product 320 + Packaging 25 + Inland 45 + Clearance 28 + Other 15

FOB Price = 433.00

Shaoxing textile sample — fixed clearance costs weigh heavily; other charges include testing fees.

When to Use FOB Calculator

FOB Calculator shows up in more places than you might expect. These are the situations where it earns a bookmark:

Everyday scenarios

  • Polishing blog posts, docs, or emails before you hit publish
  • Cleaning datasets or log files during trade calculator work
  • Teaching a concept in class with a live demo students can follow along
  • Validating FOB output while coding or testing an application
  • Handling one-off tasks on a locked-down machine where you cannot install software
  • Working from a phone or tablet when you are away from your desk
  • Batch-processing several snippets using copy, run, copy again
  • Pairing FOB Calculator with other ToolHub utilities in the same category

FOB Calculator Tips & Best Practices

A few habits make FOB Calculator faster and more dependable:

Power-user tips

  • Keep your browser updated for the best performance and security
  • Use keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+C / Ctrl+V) to move data in and out quickly
  • Try dark mode if you are working late — toggle it from the header
  • Press Ctrl+K anywhere on ToolHub to jump to another tool without browsing
  • For very large inputs, split the job into smaller chunks to keep the tab responsive
  • Pin or bookmark this page if you reach for it more than once a week
  • Compare results with a second pass using different options to double-check critical work
  • Check the related tools section below for utilities that complement this one

Important Notes

Please keep the following in mind when using FOB Calculator:

Disclaimer

  • Use this tool only for lawful purposes
  • Do not paste highly sensitive secrets on shared or public computers
  • Automated output is a starting point — verify critical results independently
  • Behavior may differ slightly between browsers because of platform APIs
  • ToolHub provides the tool as-is without warranties
  • Install ToolHub as a PWA if your browser supports offline access to cached pages

FAQ

Who pays freight under FOB?
Under FOB, the seller delivers goods on board the vessel at the named port of shipment and pays costs to that point. The buyer pays main carriage and insurance from the port of loading onward.
Does FOB include export customs clearance?
Typically yes — export clearance and local charges up to loading are the seller's responsibility unless the contract states otherwise. Confirm with your sales contract and Incoterms® 2020.
Can I use this for FOB Shanghai or FOB Shenzhen quotes?
Yes. Enter product cost and all seller-side charges (packaging, inland freight to port, export clearance, and other local fees). State the port of shipment on your quotation.
What is the difference between FOB price and unit price?
FOB price is the total seller-side cost to load goods on board at the named port. Divide by quantity to get unit price for comparison with buyer targets.
Should I quote in USD or local currency?
Most international buyers expect USD (or EUR) for FOB quotes. If you calculate in CNY, convert using your bank rate and state the currency clearly on the proforma invoice.

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