Etsy Profit Calculator
Calculate your Etsy seller profits including listing fees, transaction fees, offsite ads, and payment processing. Track ROAS/ACOS for advertising and get monthly revenue projections.
Product Details
Shipping price per charge (2025 USPS rates)
How many items before you charge shipping again?
Your Etsy Profit
Profitable Order
This order will generate a positive profit after all Etsy fees and costs.
Profit
$0.00
After all fees and costs
Profit Margin
0.0%
Excellent margin
Revenue
$0.00
Total order value
Total Expenses
$0.00
Fees + costs
Detailed Breakdown
Fee & Cost Breakdown
Understanding Etsy Fees and Profit Margins
Selling on Etsy comes with multiple fees that impact your profit margins. Understanding these costs is essential for pricing your products correctly and maintaining a profitable business.
Etsy Fee Breakdown (2025)
Listing Fee: $0.20
Charged for each item you list for sale. The listing remains active for 4 months or until the item sells. If you renew or relist an item, you pay another $0.20 fee.
Transaction Fee: 6.5%
Charged on the total sale amount, including the item price AND shipping cost. This is one of Etsy's largest fees and directly impacts your profit margin.
Payment Processing: 3% + $0.25
Covers the cost of processing credit card payments. Like the transaction fee, this is calculated on the total order amount including shipping.
Offsite Ads: 12% or 15%
Charged when Etsy's external advertising (Google, Facebook, etc.) generates a sale. Sellers with over $10,000 in annual sales pay 12% and must participate. Sellers below this threshold can opt in voluntarily and pay 15%.
Who Benefits Most?
- •Handmade Sellers: Calculate true profit on handcrafted items
- •Print-on-Demand: Factor in production costs and shipping
- •Vintage Resellers: Ensure pricing covers acquisition and fees
- •Digital Downloads: Maximize profit with zero shipping costs
Pricing Strategy Tips
- 1.Work Backwards from Desired Profit: Add all costs and fees to your target profit to find minimum price
- 2.Factor Shipping into Price: Remember fees apply to shipping too - consider free shipping with higher item price
- 3.Account for Offsite Ads: If over $10k annual sales, price assuming 12% ad fee
- 4.Monitor Etsy Ads ROAS: Only profitable if ROAS exceeds break-even point
- 5.Bulk Shipping Discounts: Offer combined shipping to increase average order value
Additional Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Etsy charge per sale in 2025?
Etsy charges a $0.20 listing fee, 6.5% transaction fee on the total sale amount (including shipping), and 3% + $0.25 payment processing fee. If you use offsite ads, there's an additional 12% fee (for sellers over $10,000 annual sales) or 15% fee (for sellers under $10,000).
What is the Etsy transaction fee?
The Etsy transaction fee is 6.5% of the total order amount, which includes both the item price and shipping cost. This fee is charged on every sale you make through the platform.
Are Etsy offsite ads mandatory?
Offsite ads are mandatory for sellers who make over $10,000 in annual sales on Etsy. These sellers pay a 12% fee on sales from offsite ads. Sellers below this threshold can opt in voluntarily and pay a 15% fee.
How do I calculate my Etsy profit margin?
Profit margin = (Revenue - Total Expenses) / Revenue × 100. Total expenses include listing fees, transaction fees, payment processing, offsite ads fees, cost to make the product, and advertising costs. Our calculator automatically computes this for you.
What is a good ROAS for Etsy Ads?
A good ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) for Etsy Ads is typically 2.5x to 5x, meaning you earn $2.50-$5.00 in revenue for every $1.00 spent on ads. The break-even ROAS depends on your profit margin - our calculator shows your specific break-even point.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes, Etsy charges transaction fees (6.5%) and payment processing fees (3% + $0.25) on the total order amount, which includes shipping. This is why it's important to factor shipping into your profit calculations.
How much should I charge for shipping on Etsy?
Charge shipping based on your actual costs plus Etsy's 9.5% fees on shipping. Many sellers use calculated shipping (USPS, FedEx) or flat rate shipping. Consider offering combined shipping discounts for multiple items to increase average order value.
Can I deduct Etsy fees on my taxes?
Yes, all Etsy fees (listing, transaction, payment processing, offsite ads) are tax-deductible business expenses. Keep detailed records of your fees for Schedule C reporting. Etsy provides downloadable CSV files with all your fee data.
What is the difference between Etsy Ads and Offsite Ads?
Etsy Ads (formerly Promoted Listings) are internal ads within Etsy search and browse pages, where you set a daily budget and pay per click. Offsite Ads are external ads on Google, Facebook, etc., managed by Etsy, where you pay a 12-15% commission only when a sale is made.
How does this calculator save my data?
Your inputs are automatically saved to your browser's local storage, so when you return, your previous values are restored. No data is sent to our servers - everything stays private on your device. Click "Reset Saved Data" to clear and start fresh.