How this calculator works
Per-order net profit is multiplied by expected orders, then monthly fixed costs are subtracted.
Etsy seller calculator
Etsy Monthly Break-Even Calculator
Turn per-order economics into a monthly shop plan. Enter recurring business costs and expected orders to project monthly profit and calculate how many profitable orders are needed to cover subscriptions, insurance, studio costs, and other fixed expenses. The underlying order still uses the complete Etsy fee and cost model.
Net profit
$19.75
Profit margin
49.4%
Total Etsy fees
$4.25
Break-even item price
$13.18
Projected monthly profit$418.75
Orders to cover fixed costs4
Listing fee: US$0.20 ($0.20 locally). Offsite Ads cap: $100.00 per order.
| Listing fee USD | $0.20 |
|---|---|
| Gross seller revenue | $40.00 |
| Item / material costs | $12.00 |
| Labor costs | $0.00 |
| Shipping cost | $4.00 |
| Packaging cost | $0.00 |
| Other order costs | $0.00 |
| Allocated one-time cost | $0.00 |
| Listing fee converted | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee | $2.60 |
| Payment processing fee | $1.45 |
| Offsite Ads fee | $0.00 |
| Regulatory operating fee | $0.00 |
| Currency conversion fee | $0.00 |
| Total Etsy fees | $4.25 |
| Total costs | $20.25 |
| Net profit | $19.75 |
Assumptions and formula transparency
Seller revenue includes discounted item revenue, shipping, gift wrap, and personalization. Sales tax is included in payment processing but is not seller revenue.
Known regulatory fees and the USD 100 Offsite Ads cap are included. VAT on seller fees, refunds, reserves, deposit fees, and Etsy Ads spend remain outside this order estimate.
Review Etsy''s official fee policyFormula used
Monthly profit = per-order net profit x orders - monthly fixed costs.
Common mistakes
- Using revenue instead of contribution profit.
- Ignoring seasonality.
- Treating every product as equally profitable.
Fee assumptions used
These are editable planning assumptions from the local fee table, last reviewed 2026-08-22. Payment processing assumptions can vary by country, currency, payment method, and seller setup, so they are estimates rather than guaranteed exact fees.
Etsy publishes fixed fees such as listing fees in USD and converts them to your payment account currency at the market rate when the fee is reflected in your payment account. This calculator uses the exchange rate shown in the calculator, so your actual Etsy amount may vary. VAT on seller fees, deposit fees, Etsy Ads spend, Pattern, subscriptions, reserves, refunds, and return costs are not included unless explicitly shown.
| Country | Listing | Default USD rate | Transaction | Payment processing | Regulatory | Offsite ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | USD 0.20 | 1 | 6.5% | 3.0% + USD 0.25 | 0.00% | 0%, 12%, 15% |
| United Kingdom | USD 0.20 | 0.79 | 6.5% | 4.0% + GBP 0.20 | 0.48% | 0%, 12%, 15% |
| Canada | USD 0.20 | 1.37 | 6.5% | Domestic or US order: 3.0% + CAD 0.25; International order: 4.0% + CAD 0.25 | 0.50% | 0%, 12%, 15% |
| Australia | USD 0.20 | 1.52 | 6.5% | Domestic order: 3.0% + AUD 0.25; International order: 4.0% + AUD 0.25 | 0.00% | 0%, 12%, 15% |
| Euro area estimate | USD 0.20 | 0.93 | 6.5% | 4.0% + EUR 0.30 | Verify by country | 0%, 12%, 15% |
Five-number margin check
Before publishing, confirm materials, labor, fulfillment, Etsy fees, and the worst applicable ad scenario. Save the result as a product preset so future cost changes take seconds to test.
FAQ
Are these Etsy fee estimates exact?
No. They are planning estimates using the visible assumptions. Verify them against Etsy''s current fee policy and your Payment account.
How does the Offsite Ads cap work?
The calculator limits the estimated fee to Etsy''s USD 100 per attributed order cap, converted with the displayed USD rate.
How is sales tax handled?
Entered tax is included in payment processing but excluded from seller revenue. You can optionally include it in transaction and Offsite Ads bases when your jurisdiction requires that treatment.
What should I include in costs?
Include materials, labor, packaging, shipping, software allocation, and other costs you need the order to recover.
Can I save or share a calculation?
Yes. Save private product presets on this device, copy a URL, export CSV, or print a report.