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Etsy Break-Even Calculator

Enter your costs. See the minimum listing price that covers every Etsy fee and gets you to zero.

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Common questions

Why can't I just price at my cost to break even on Etsy?
Because Etsy's fees are percentage-based. If you price at exactly what it cost you to make the item, Etsy's cut leaves you with less than your cost — you're losing money on every sale. Your break-even price has to be high enough that after Etsy takes its share, what's left covers your costs. That's what this calculator solves.
What's a realistic profit margin to aim for on Etsy?
Aim for at least 30% after all fees and product costs. Below 15% is genuinely risky — one refund, a batch of returns, or a fee increase can tip you into losing money. Most sellers running sustainable Etsy shops target 35–50% margin so there's room to absorb the unexpected.
Does free shipping affect my break-even price on Etsy?
Yes, in two ways. If you offer free shipping you're absorbing the postage cost yourself, which raises your break-even price. But you're also reducing the Etsy transaction fee base (since there's no buyer-paid shipping to fee on), which slightly lowers the fee bite. Whether free shipping helps or hurts depends on your actual postage costs versus your typical order value.