What Is This Tool?
The Print-on-Demand Profit Calculator estimates the profit on each shirt, mug, poster or other POD item after base cost, shipping, marketplace fees and ads. It suits sellers using Printful, Printify or similar services through Etsy, Shopify or other stores.
What Can You Do With It?
Price a new design so it earns a target profit. Compare products with different base costs. Estimate monthly profit for a given number of sales.
How Does It Work?
Revenue = retail price + shipping charged. Profit per item = revenue × (1 − marketplace fee %) − base cost − shipping cost − ad spend. Margin = profit ÷ revenue. Monthly profit = profit per item × units sold.
Key Benefits
Separates the shipping you charge from the shipping you pay. Works for any POD provider because every value is editable. Instant results with no sign-up.
Limitations and Important Notes
Default base cost and 9.5% fee are examples. Use your provider and marketplace prices. Taxes, listing fees and returns are not included unless you adjust a field.
Privacy and Security
The numbers you enter in the Print-on-Demand Profit Calculator (retail price, base product cost, shipping charged and so on) are calculated in your browser. They are not sent to or saved on Usekit servers, and they disappear when you close the page.
Real-World Example
Inputs: Retail price = 28; Base product cost = 12.5; Shipping charged = 4.75; Shipping cost = 4.75; Marketplace fees = 9.5; Ad spend per sale = 2; Units sold per month = 50. Results: Profit per item = $10.39; Profit margin = 31.72%; Monthly profit = $519.44.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I enter for marketplace fees?
Add up the percentage fees your sales channel charges, such as transaction and payment processing fees.
Is a 25–35% margin good for print on demand?
Many sellers aim for that range, but the right margin depends on your ad costs and niche. Use the calculator to test different prices.
Why does free shipping lower my profit?
If you set shipping charged to 0 but still pay shipping cost, that cost comes out of your profit.
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How to use this tool
- Replace the sample values with your own numbers.
- Adjust any options; the results update as you type.
- Read your results and any notes shown below the inputs.