Print-on-Demand Profit Calculator
Calculate net earnings on Printify, Printful, and Gelato products after supplier base costs, customer shipping, and Etsy or Shopify fees.
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Out of $110.00 gross payment, platform fees take $10.90 (9.91% effective take rate).
Quick Answer: Core Formula & Key Drivers
On a print-on-demand t-shirt retailing for $28.00 with $5.00 shipping charged on Etsy ($33.00 total), supplier fulfillment costs $13.50 + $4.75 shipping ($18.25 total). Etsy fees total $3.58. Your net pocket profit is $11.17 (33.8% profit margin).
Published Marketplace Fee Schedules
| Cost Parameter | Published Rate | Application Base | Rate Schedule Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform Commission | Standard Schedule | Gross hammer / listing price | October 2024 |
| Payment Processing | 2.9% - 3.3% + Fixed | Gross order total charged to card | October 2024 |
| Arithmetic Precision | Ceiling Round-Up Cent | Guarantees net payout meets goal | Standard |
Worked Example: Bella+Canvas 3001 Unisex Tee
Scenario: Sold on Etsy for $28.00 + $5.00 shipping. Printify base blank + print cost is $13.50 + $4.75 postage.
What Is Not Included In This Model
To maintain mathematical integrity, our tool excludes subjective or location-dependent expenses:
- ✕Mockup design generation software subscriptions
- ✕Refunds for customer size exchanges
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I price POD items for healthy margins?+
Aim for a minimum retail price that is at least 2.2× your base production cost so you maintain at least $10 profit per garment after marketplace deductions.
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