Etsy Profit Calculator Examples
See worked Etsy profit examples for different pricing, shipping, and fee situations.
These examples show how the Etsy Profit Calculator can be used for different product types and pricing strategies. Each scenario illustrates how fees, shipping, and costs change the final profit per sale.
Low-priced handmade item
A seller offers a small handmade accessory at a low price and charges modest shipping.
Input Summary
Sale price
$12.00
Product cost
$4.00
Shipping charged to customer
$3.00
Actual shipping cost
$3.50
Etsy transaction fee
6.5%
Payment processing fee
3.0%
Fixed payment fee
$0.25
Listing fee per sale
$0.20
Calculation Breakdown
- 1Gross revenue12.00 + 3.00$15.00
- 2Total fees15.00 × 0.065 + (15.00 × 0.03 + 0.25) + 0.20$1.88
- 3Total costs4.00 + 3.50 + 1.88$9.38
- 4Profit and margin15.00 - 9.38; 5.62 ÷ 15.00 × 100$5.62 profit, 37.5% margin
Result Summary
Total costs
$9.38
Etsy Profit Calculator
This order produces an estimated profit of $5.62 with a margin of 37.5%.
Mid-range personalized product
A seller offers a personalized gift item with average production and postage costs.
Input Summary
Sale price
$28.00
Product cost
$9.00
Shipping charged to customer
$5.00
Actual shipping cost
$5.50
Etsy transaction fee
6.5%
Payment processing fee
3.0%
Fixed payment fee
$0.25
Listing fee per sale
$0.20
Calculation Breakdown
- 1Gross revenue28.00 + 5.00$33.00
- 2Total fees33.00 × 0.065 + (33.00 × 0.03 + 0.25) + 0.20$3.59
- 3Total costs9.00 + 5.50 + 3.59$18.09
- 4Profit and margin33.00 - 18.09; 14.91 ÷ 33.00 × 100$14.91 profit, 45.2% margin
Result Summary
Total costs
$18.09
Etsy Profit Calculator
This pricing setup produces an estimated profit of $14.91 per sale and a 45.2% margin.
Higher-priced custom order
A seller makes a custom item with a higher sale price and a larger production cost.
Input Summary
Sale price
$65.00
Product cost
$24.00
Shipping charged to customer
$8.00
Actual shipping cost
$9.00
Etsy transaction fee
6.5%
Payment processing fee
3.0%
Fixed payment fee
$0.25
Listing fee per sale
$0.20
Calculation Breakdown
- 1Gross revenue65.00 + 8.00$73.00
- 2Total fees73.00 × 0.065 + (73.00 × 0.03 + 0.25) + 0.20$7.39
- 3Total costs24.00 + 9.00 + 7.39$40.39
- 4Profit and margin73.00 - 40.39; 32.61 ÷ 73.00 × 100$32.61 profit, 44.7% margin
Result Summary
Total costs
$40.39
Etsy Profit Calculator
This custom order produces an estimated profit of $32.61 and a 44.7% margin.
Free-shipping style listing
A seller advertises free shipping by increasing the item price and entering zero shipping charged.
Input Summary
Sale price
$32.00
Product cost
$10.00
Shipping charged to customer
$0.00
Actual shipping cost
$5.00
Etsy transaction fee
6.5%
Payment processing fee
3.0%
Fixed payment fee
$0.25
Listing fee per sale
$0.20
Calculation Breakdown
- 1Gross revenue32.00 + 0.00$32.00
- 2Total fees32.00 × 0.065 + (32.00 × 0.03 + 0.25) + 0.20$3.49
- 3Total costs10.00 + 5.00 + 3.49$18.49
- 4Profit and margin32.00 - 18.49; 13.51 ÷ 32.00 × 100$13.51 profit, 42.2% margin
Result Summary
Total costs
$18.49
Etsy Profit Calculator
This free-shipping setup produces an estimated profit of $13.51 with a 42.2% margin.
How to Read Your Results
Profit per sale is the estimated amount left after direct costs and entered fees.
Profit margin shows how much of each order you keep as a percentage of gross revenue.
Total fees help you see whether marketplace and payment costs are taking too much of the sale.
Break-even item price shows the minimum item price needed to avoid a loss under the entered assumptions.
Assumptions & Important Notes
- Each example uses one sale and excludes taxes, ad spend, and refunds.
- Fee rates are assumed to apply to the entered order revenue.
- Listing fee is allocated as a cost per sale rather than across many future sales.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do low-priced Etsy items often show lower margins?
Fixed payment fees and shipping costs consume a larger share of revenue on cheaper orders.
Can I compare free shipping and paid shipping with these examples?
Yes. Changing shipping charged and sale price is a useful way to test both approaches.
Do these worked examples include ads or offsite ad fees?
No. They focus on direct selling costs and the fees entered in the calculator.
What is a good use for the break-even result in an example?
It helps you see the minimum item price needed before the listing starts producing profit.
Ready to calculate your own result?
Use the live calculator with your own inputs, timing, and preferences.