Etsy Fee Calculator
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Etsy charges $0.20 to list, a 6.5% transaction fee on the item and shipping, and a payment processing fee of 3% + $0.25 for US shops. A $25 item with $5 shipping costs about $3.36 in fees, before any Offsite Ads fee.
Etsy collects it; processing fees apply to it.
| Sale | |
| Items (1 x $25.00) | $25.00 |
| Shipping charged | $5.00 |
| Order total before tax | $30.00 |
| Sales tax (sent to the state) | $2.10 |
| Etsy fees | |
| Listing fee | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee (6.5%) | $1.95 |
| Payment processing (3% + $0.25) | $1.21 |
| Total Etsy fees | $3.36 |
| Fees as a share of the order | 11.2% |
| You | |
| Payout after fees | $26.64 |
| Your costs | $12.50 |
| Profit | $14.14 |
| Profit margin | 47.1% |
Show steps
- Transaction fee = 6.5% x ($25.00 + $5.00) = $1.95.
- Processing fee = 3% x ($30.00 + $2.10 tax) + $0.25 = $1.21.
- Listing fee = $0.20 x 1 = $0.20.
- Payout = $30.00 – $3.36 = $26.64.
- Profit = $26.64 – $12.50 = $14.14.
How to use the Etsy fee calculator
- Enter the item price, the quantity and the shipping you charge.
- Enter the sales tax rate the buyer pays, if any, because Etsy’s processing fee includes it.
- Enter your cost per item and your shipping cost to see profit.
- Choose an Offsite Ads rate if the sale came from an Etsy ad on another site.
- Press Calculate.
Etsy fees for US sellers
| Fee | Amount | Charged on |
|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $0.20 | Each listing for four months, and each extra item sold from a multi-quantity listing |
| Transaction fee | 6.5% | Item price plus shipping and gift wrap (not US sales tax) |
| Payment processing | 3% + $0.25 | The total the buyer pays, including tax |
| Offsite Ads | 15%, or 12% for shops with $10,000+ in yearly sales | Orders from Etsy ads on other sites, max $100 per order |
| Currency conversion | 2.5% | Sales listed in a currency other than your payout currency |
Etsy fee formulas
- Transaction fee = 0.065 × (item total + shipping)
- Processing fee = 0.03 × (order + tax) + $0.25
- Payout = order − all fees
- Profit = payout − item costs − shipping cost
- Profit margin = profit ÷ order total
Worked example: $25 item, $5 shipping
| Line | Work | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Order (item + shipping) | 25 + 5 | $30.00 |
| Sales tax at 7% | 30 × 0.07 | $2.10 |
| Listing fee | 1 × 0.20 | $0.20 |
| Transaction fee | 30 × 0.065 | $1.95 |
| Processing fee | 32.10 × 0.03 + 0.25 | $1.21 |
| Total fees | 0.20 + 1.95 + 1.21 | $3.36 |
| Payout | 30 − 3.36 | $26.64 |
| Profit after $8 item and $4.50 shipping costs | 26.64 − 12.50 | $14.14 |
If the same order came from an Offsite Ad at 15%, Etsy would also take 30 × 0.15 = $4.50, cutting profit to $9.64.
Pricing for a target profit
Etsy takes about 9.5% of each order plus small fixed amounts, before ads. To keep a set profit, divide your costs plus profit plus the fixed fees by about 0.905. For a $20 profit on $12.50 of costs: (12.50 + 20 + 0.45) ÷ 0.905 ≈ $36.41 for the item and shipping together, slightly more if tax applies.
Common mistakes
- Forgetting the fee on shipping. The 6.5% transaction fee applies to the shipping you charge, too.
- Ignoring Offsite Ads. One ad sale can cost 12% or 15% more.
- Leaving out the per-item listing fee. Each extra item sold from one listing costs another $0.20.
Etsy fee practice quiz: 10 questions
Test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions. Choose an answer and press Submit to see if you are right and why. Your score appears at the end.
15% of 900 is $135, but the Offsite Ads fee is capped at $100 per order.
For US sellers, the 6.5% transaction fee does not apply to sales tax. The payment processing fee does include the tax.
6.5% transaction + 3% processing ≈ 9.5%, plus the fixed $0.25 and $0.20.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Etsy take per sale?
For a US shop: $0.20 per listing, 6.5% of the item price and shipping, and 3% + $0.25 for payment processing. That is about 9.5% plus 45 cents, before any Offsite Ads fee.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 6.5% transaction fee and the payment processing fee both include the shipping you charge the buyer.
What is the Etsy Offsite Ads fee?
When a sale comes from an Etsy ad on another website, Etsy charges 15% of the order (12% if your shop made $10,000 or more in the past year), up to $100 per order.
How do I calculate my Etsy profit?
Subtract all Etsy fees from the order total to get your payout, then subtract your item and shipping costs.
Are Etsy fees the same in every country?
No. Payment processing fees depend on where your bank account is, and some countries add a regulatory operating fee. This calculator uses US rates.
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