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Etsy Profit Calculator

Calculate your exact Etsy earnings after transaction fees, payment processing, and shipping costs.

No Offsite Ads (0%) Offsite Ads (12%) Offsite Ads (15%)

Calculation Results

Total Revenue: $0.00
Total Etsy Fees: -$0.00
Cost of Goods & Shipping: -$0.00
Net Profit: $0.00
Profit Margin: 0.00%
function calculateEtsyProfit() { var price = parseFloat(document.getElementById('etsy_sale_price').value) || 0; var shippingCharged = parseFloat(document.getElementById('etsy_shipping_charged').value) || 0; var itemCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('etsy_item_cost').value) || 0; var shippingCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('etsy_shipping_cost').value) || 0; var otherCosts = parseFloat(document.getElementById('etsy_other_costs').value) || 0; var offsiteAdsRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('etsy_offsite_ads').value) / 100; var revenue = price + shippingCharged; // Etsy Fees 2024 var listingFee = 0.20; var transactionFee = revenue * 0.065; // 6.5% transaction fee var paymentFee = (revenue * 0.03) + 0.25; // 3% + $0.25 (Standard US) var offsiteAdsFee = revenue * offsiteAdsRate; var totalFees = listingFee + transactionFee + paymentFee + offsiteAdsFee; var cogs = itemCost + shippingCost + otherCosts; var netProfit = revenue – totalFees – cogs; var margin = (revenue > 0) ? (netProfit / revenue) * 100 : 0; document.getElementById('res_revenue').innerText = '$' + revenue.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('res_fees').innerText = '-$' + totalFees.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('res_cogs').innerText = '-$' + cogs.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('res_profit').innerText = '$' + netProfit.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('res_margin').innerText = margin.toFixed(2) + '%'; document.getElementById('etsy_results').style.display = 'block'; }

Understanding Etsy Fees and Your Profitability

Running a successful Etsy shop requires more than just creativity; it requires a deep understanding of your margins. Many sellers forget that Etsy takes a percentage of the total transaction, including the shipping amount you charge to customers.

Breakdown of Etsy Fees

  • Listing Fee: Etsy charges $0.20 for every item you list. Listings expire after four months or when the item is sold.
  • Transaction Fee: When you make a sale, Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the total price, including shipping and gift wrapping.
  • Payment Processing: If you use Etsy Payments, there is a processing fee. In the US, this is typically 3% of the total plus a flat $0.25 per order.
  • Offsite Ads: This is an optional fee (or mandatory if you reach $10,000 in annual sales) that ranges from 12% to 15% of the total sale if the customer found your shop through an Etsy-placed ad.

How to Use This Calculator

To get the most accurate results, ensure you are including all hidden costs:

  1. Item Cost: Include the raw materials, labor, and overhead used to create the item.
  2. Shipping Costs: Don't just include the postage; include the cost of the box, bubble wrap, and tape.
  3. Marketing: If you use Etsy's internal ads (Etsy Ads), you should deduct that daily budget from your monthly profit totals.

Example Calculation

If you sell a handmade candle for $25.00 and charge $5.00 for shipping, your total revenue is $30.00.

  • Listing Fee: $0.20
  • Transaction Fee (6.5% of $30): $1.95
  • Payment Processing (3% + $0.25): $1.15
  • Total Fees: $3.30

If your candle cost $8.00 to make and $5.00 to ship, your net profit would be $13.70, giving you a profit margin of roughly 45.6%.

Tips for Increasing Your Margins

If your profit margins are lower than 20%, consider these strategies:

  • Bulk Purchasing: Buy materials in larger quantities to lower your per-unit cost.
  • Refine Packaging: Look for lightweight packaging options to reduce shipping costs without compromising safety.
  • Price Value, Not Time: If your item is unique, price it based on the value it provides to the customer rather than just the cost of materials.

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