Complete Etsy Profit Calculator

Calculate true profit on Etsy after materials, labor, packaging, and all fees. See your real margins to price products profitably.

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How to Use This Calculator

Calculate your true profit on Etsy sales after ALL costs - not just fees:

  1. Enter your selling price and shipping charge.
  2. Input your material/supply costs for making the item.
  3. Add labor costs (your hourly rate × time to make).
  4. Include packaging and shipping supply costs.
  5. Click 'Calculate' to see true profit after costs and Etsy fees.

Why This Matters

Many Etsy sellers focus only on fees when calculating profit, but materials, labor, packaging, and shipping supplies often cost more than fees do. A $50 sale might look profitable until you account for $15 in materials, $10 in labor, and $5 in packaging. Knowing your TRUE profit margin helps you price sustainably, identify which products are worth making, and build a profitable business rather than an expensive hobby.

  • See real profit after ALL costs, not just Etsy fees
  • Account for labor at your target hourly rate
  • Identify which products are actually profitable
  • Price sustainably for long-term business health
  • Make informed decisions about product line focus

Worked Examples

Handmade Candle

$28 candle, $5 shipping. Materials: $8, Labor (30 min @ $20/hr): $10, Packaging: $3.

Calculation: $33 revenue - $21 costs - ~$4.50 Etsy fees
Result: True profit: ~$7.50 (23% margin). Need to raise price or reduce costs.

Digital Download

$12 printable, no shipping. One-time creation: 3 hours @ $25/hr.

Calculation: First sale: $12 - $1.50 fees - $75 labor = -$64.50
Result: Break even after ~7 sales, then ~$10.50 profit per sale thereafter.

Profitable Product

$65 leather wallet, $8 shipping. Materials: $12, Labor (1 hr): $25, Packaging: $4.

Calculation: $73 revenue - $41 costs - ~$8 fees
Result: True profit: ~$24 (33% margin). This is a healthy, sustainable product!

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not paying yourself for labor - your time has value, even in a hobby business.
  • Forgetting packaging costs - boxes, tissue paper, stickers, and tape add up.
  • Ignoring shipping supplies vs charged shipping - you might be losing money on shipping.
  • Not accounting for failed/returned items - factor some waste into your costs.
  • Setting prices based only on competitor prices - they might be losing money too.

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