CROWDFUNDING COST LAB

Know what each reward will take to deliver

Compare three reward tiers, include the work of packing each order, and see how the total changes as more backers choose their rewards.

All amounts are in pounds sterling (£). Example values are editable.

Cost the parcel that reaches the backer, not only the product.

Set your campaign assumptions

These values estimate expected work. Replace them with evidence as your plan develops.

Expected backers Hourly packing labour (£)Use a realistic hourly cost for the person doing the work. Replacement allowance (%)Planning allowance on reward, packaging and postage, not a forecast. One-off fulfilment setup (£)For samples, storage, tools or a one-off dispatch setup.

Cost each reward tier

Mix share must total 100%. Enter costs for a complete order, including the quantity in that reward.

Entry reward

Share of backers (%) Pledge value (£) Reward contents (£) Packaging (£) Postage (£) Handling time (minutes)

Standard reward

Share of backers (%) Pledge value (£) Reward contents (£) Packaging (£) Postage (£) Handling time (minutes)

Bundle reward

Share of backers (%) Pledge value (£) Reward contents (£) Packaging (£) Postage (£) Handling time (minutes)

Postage values are assumptions, not live carrier quotes. Check each packed reward by weight, dimensions and destination.

YOUR DELIVERY PLAN

The cost of getting each reward there

Compare reward tiers

Expected fulfilment costs by reward tier at your backer mix
Reward tier	Backers	Cost per order	Pledge value	Cost share	Tier total

How volume changes the total

These scenarios keep your reward mix and per-order costs the same. They do not predict how many people will pledge.

This educational tool applies arithmetic to your inputs. It is not a carrier quote, demand forecast, funding forecast, financial advice or a guarantee of campaign success. VAT, customs duties and platform charges are not included unless you add them to a relevant input.

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Know what each reward will take to deliver

Set your campaign assumptions

Cost each reward tier

The cost of getting each reward there

Compare reward tiers

How volume changes the total

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