Print on Demand Profit Calculator
Estimate print-on-demand margins after base product, fulfillment, platform, and marketing costs.
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How to use this calculator
- Enter the provider base price for the product and print variant.
- Add fulfillment shipping, platform percentage, fixed fees and per-order advertising.
- Try alternative retail prices to compare the margin available for discounts.
Calculation method
Profit = retail price − print provider base cost − shipping paid − retail price × marketplace fee % − fixed fees − marketing cost.
Worked example
At a $29 price, $12 base cost, $4 shipping, an 8% example platform fee, $0.30 fixed fee and $2 marketing, estimated profit is $8.38, about 28.90% of revenue.
What to check before using the result
Provider costs differ by product, variant and destination. This calculator does not query a print provider or include reprints and refunds automatically. Include any shipping charged to the buyer in your revenue assumption.
Frequently asked questions
Does it calculate a provider quote?
No. Enter the actual base product and shipping charges from your chosen print provider.
Should I include advertising?
Use the average marketing cost attributable to one order, rather than the total cost of a campaign.