Does the calculator include sales tax or VAT?

No. Etsy collects and remits sales tax in many places; processing fees can apply to the tax portion, so real fees may be slightly higher.

What's a good margin for handmade products?

Many makers aim for at least 30–50% after materials, fees and shipping, before paying themselves for time. Use the labour field to see your margin after your hourly rate.

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Etsy fee calculator: fees, profit and margin per sale

Work out Etsy's listing, transaction, payment processing and Offsite Ads fees for a sale, and see your real profit and margin after materials and shipping.

Per sale

Fees included

Fee	Default	Applies to
Listing fee	$0.20	Each listing (renews after a sale or 4 months)
Transaction fee	6.5%	Item price + shipping charged + gift wrap
Payment processing (US)	3% + $0.25	Order total
Offsite Ads	15% (12% for shops over $10k/year)	Only orders that came from an Offsite Ad

All rates are editable — they vary by country and Etsy changes them occasionally, so check Etsy's fees page for your shop. The calculator runs in your browser.

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Questions

Does the calculator include sales tax or VAT?: No. Etsy collects and remits sales tax in many places; processing fees can apply to the tax portion, so real fees may be slightly higher.
What's a good margin for handmade products?: Many makers aim for at least 30–50% after materials, fees and shipping, before paying themselves for time. Use the labour field to see your margin after your hourly rate.

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