Etsy Profit Calculator
Calculate net profit on Etsy including transaction fees, payment fees, materials, and shipping. Free profit calculator for Etsy sellers and online shop owners.
Inputs
Enter the minimum numbers needed to get a result.
Formula and example
Total fees = Selling price x (Transaction fee % + Payment fee %) / 100; Net profit = Selling price - Product cost - Shipping cost - Total fees; Suggested markup = (Selling price - Product cost) / Product cost x 100
A $50 item that costs $20 to make, with $5 shipping, 6.5% Etsy fee, and 3% payment fee yields $4.75 in fees, $20.25 net profit, and a 40.5% real margin.
Methodology & assumptions
Last updated: 2026-06-12Calculation method
Calculates Etsy-specific profit by applying transaction and payment processing fees to the selling price, then deducting product cost and shipping. Uses current standard Etsy fee rates as defaults (6.5% transaction + ~3% processing).
Data sources
Uses the numbers you enter and standard small-business finance formulas. Benchmark comparisons use HustleFin industry benchmark pages where available.
Limitations
Does not include Etsy listing fees ($0.20 per item), offsite ads fees, or shipping label adjustments. Actual Etsy fees depend on your specific Etsy Payments country and whether the sale comes through an offsite ad.
Input definitions
- Product cost: Cost to make or source each item, including materials and packaging.
- Selling price: Your listed Etsy price before shipping charges.
- Shipping cost: Cost to ship one item. Enter $0 if the customer pays shipping.
- Transaction fee: Etsy transaction fee — 6.5% of the item price.
- Payment processing fee: Payment processing fee — typically ~3% plus $0.25 per order.
Frequently asked questions
What are current Etsy fees?+
Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the item price and a payment processing fee of approximately 3% + $0.25 per order. There's also a $0.20 listing fee per item.
How can I improve my Etsy profit margin?+
Reduce product cost through bulk sourcing, increase your selling price, offer free shipping with the cost built into the price, or add premium upsell options to your listings.
Should I offer free shipping on Etsy?+
Free shipping is a ranking factor on Etsy. If you offer it, build the shipping cost into your item price. Use this calculator to see how price adjustments affect your margin after fees.
How is this different from the general ecommerce calculator?+
This calculator is pre-configured with Etsy's specific fee structure. The general ecommerce calculator lets you set custom platform fee rates for other marketplaces.
Related guides
Go deeper with in-depth guides on the concepts behind this calculator.
Continue the workflow
Estimate margin, convert margin to markup, then check the sales volume needed to break even.