Why COD return-to-origin losses add up
A failed delivery can consume forward and reverse freight, handling and nonrecoverable product value. Apply the RTO rate to the COD share of all orders rather than to every order.
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D2C RTO Loss Calculator
Estimate the monthly business cost of return-to-origin orders across your COD mix.
Instant calculation No account needed
LIVE RESULT
Estimated monthly RTO loss
₹15,375.00Estimate the monthly business cost of return-to-origin orders across your COD mix.
Estimated RTO orders / month75
Monthly logistics and handling loss₹11,625.00
Monthly product and packaging loss₹3,750.00
Estimated annual loss₹1,84,500.00
Loss per placed COD order₹30.75
Scenario comparison
Illustrations based on the inputs above, not a guarantee.
Monthly saving at lower RTO rate₹5,125.00
Annual saving at lower RTO rate₹61,500.00
THE THINKING BEHIND THE NUMBER
How to use this calculator
This business-level view applies the COD RTO rate to placed COD orders and adds logistics, handling and nonrecoverable product losses.
THE METHOD
Monthly RTO loss = monthly orders × COD share × RTO rate × loss per RTO incident.
A practical example
For illustration, enter monthly orders 1,000, cod share 50%, cod rto rate 15%, lower rto scenario rate 10%. With the remaining fields at their starting values, the estimated monthly rto loss is ₹15,375.00. Replace these sample figures with your own numbers before making a decision.
How to read your result
Actual loss varies with recoveries, courier contracts and product condition. This is a planning estimate.
Use the result alongside your store analytics, product costs and operating context. If the inputs are estimates, treat the output as an estimate too. Change one input at a time to understand what drives the result.
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CLEAR ANSWERS
D2C RTO Loss Calculator FAQs
How do I use the D2C RTO Loss Calculator?+
Enter your own business figures in the labelled fields. The result updates immediately and uses this calculation: Monthly RTO loss = monthly orders × COD share × RTO rate × loss per RTO incident.
What should I keep in mind when reading the result?+
Actual loss varies with recoveries, courier contracts and product condition. This is a planning estimate.
Do I need to create an account to use this tool?+
No. This calculator is free to use without an account. Its numeric inputs are processed in your browser.
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