Etsy Profit Calculator
Subtract Etsy fees, product cost, and shipping to find your real profit margin.
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Private — stays in browserNet profit per sale
$21.42
58.7% profit margin
Includes the full US fee stack (listing, transaction, payment processing, and regulatory fees) plus your own product and shipping costs. Offsite ads fees only apply when a sale is actually attributed to them.
Why most Etsy sellers miscalculate profit
The classic mistake is subtracting only the 6.5% transaction fee and calling the rest profit. The real equation is: price minus Etsy's full fee stack minus your product cost minus your shipping cost equals your actual take-home. If you buy supplies for $8, sell at $32, and charge $4.50 shipping, your profit is only around $12-14 — about a 40% margin, not the 70%+ most sellers assume.
Knowing the real margin changes business decisions: which products to keep, whether a sale price is actually profitable, and whether you can afford Etsy ads. Price with this calculator, then check the pricing calculator to work backwards from the profit you want.
How to read your profit margin
A healthy handmade-goods margin is typically 50-70% of the order total after all fees and costs. Under 30%, a single hiccup — a return, a damaged shipment, a chargeback — wipes out the entire profit of several orders. If your margin is low, raise prices or trim costs before scaling up production. Etsy shoppers compare prices, but a 10-15% price increase rarely costs you the sale if your listings and photos are strong.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good profit margin on Etsy?
A healthy margin is typically 50-70% of the order total after Etsy fees and your own costs. Below 30%, one return or damaged order can erase the profit from several sales.
How much should I charge to make a profit on Etsy?
Start with your product cost plus shipping, then add your target profit, then add roughly 15-16% on top to cover Etsy fees. The Etsy Pricing Calculator does this automatically.
Does Etsy take fees before or after shipping costs?
Etsy takes its transaction fee on the buyer-paid total, which includes shipping. Your own shipping costs are subtracted from what you actually keep.
Why does my Etsy payout look lower than my sales?
Your payout is your sales minus Etsy fees, offsite ads fees, refunds, and any advertising you ran. Run your numbers through this calculator to reconcile the difference.