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Etsy Fee Calculator

Estimate Etsy fees, transaction costs, and payment processing fees before listing a product. Enter your item price, shipping, and fee settings to see exactly what Etsy will charge per sale.

Last Updated: June 2026

Reviewed for current platform fees and pricing rules.

Etsy fee settings

Total Etsy fees

$3.30

Transaction fee

$1.95

Payment processing fee

$1.15

Fee percentage of sale

11%

Example Fee Breakdown

A realistic Etsy example — a $25 item with $5 shipping and default US fees.

Item price
$25.00
Shipping charged to buyer
$5.00
Revenue
$30.00
Listing fee
$0.20
Transaction fee (6.5%)
$1.95
Payment processing fee (3% + $0.25)
$1.15
Total Etsy fees
$3.30
Fee percentage of sale
11%

Numbers are illustrative — your actual fees depend on your country, payment method, and any optional Etsy services.

Etsy Seller Tips

  • Know your fees before pricing

    Estimate every cost before you list so your price covers fees and leaves room for profit.

  • Protect your profit margin

    Fees add up quickly. Build a healthy margin so unexpected costs don't erase your earnings.

  • Include fees in pricing calculations

    Factor transaction and processing fees into every listing price from the start.

  • Review Etsy fee changes regularly

    Platform rates change. Re-check your fee estimates every few months to stay accurate.

  • Track real profit, not revenue

    Revenue looks impressive, but profit is what pays your bills. Subtract all fees and costs.

  • Use pricing calculators together

    Combine the fee, profit, and pricing calculators for a complete pricing strategy.

This calculator provides estimates only and should be used as a planning tool.

Etsy Pricing Workflow

A six-step workflow for building a profitable Etsy shop from the ground up.

  1. 1

    Calculate Etsy Fees

    Use Etsy Fee Calculator

  2. 2

    Calculate Profit

    Use Etsy Profit Calculator

  3. 3

    Set Pricing

    Use Printable Pricing Calculator

  4. 4

    Set Goals

    Use Etsy Income Goal Calculator

  5. 5

    Measure Growth

    Use Etsy Conversion Calculator

  6. 6

    Measure Advertising Profitability

    Use Etsy Ads ROI Calculator

Formula

Revenue = Item Price + Shipping Charged · Transaction Fee = Revenue × Transaction Fee % · Payment Processing Fee = Revenue × Processing Fee % + Fixed Fee · Total Etsy Fees = Listing Fee + Transaction Fee + Payment Processing Fee · Fee Percentage = (Total Fees ÷ Revenue) × 100

Worked example

A $25 item with $5 shipping charged. Default US fees: $0.20 listing, 6.5% transaction, 3% + $0.25 processing.

  1. Revenue = 25 + 5 = $30
  2. Transaction fee = 30 × 0.065 = $1.95
  3. Processing fee = 30 × 0.03 + 0.25 = $1.15
  4. Total Etsy fees = 0.20 + 1.95 + 1.15 = $3.30
  5. Fee percentage = 3.30 ÷ 30 × 100 = 11%

Answer: $3.30 total Etsy fees · 11% fee percentage

How it works

Every Etsy sale includes multiple fees that many sellers overlook. The listing fee is a flat charge per item. The transaction fee is a percentage of the total amount the buyer pays — including both the item price and any shipping you charge. The payment processing fee is also calculated on the full revenue, plus a small flat amount per order.

Adding these together gives you the total Etsy fees for a single sale. Dividing that total by your revenue and multiplying by 100 shows what share of every sale goes to fees.

This calculator helps sellers understand costs before pricing products. Many sellers set prices based on competitors or gut feeling, then discover fees eat a larger slice than expected. Calculating fees first lets you build them into your price and protect your margin from the start.

Fee rates vary by country and can change over time. The default values reflect common US rates, but you should update them to match your shop's current fee statement.

Common mistakes

  • Ignoring shipping-related fees — Etsy charges transaction and processing fees on shipping you charge the buyer, not just the item price.
  • Forgetting payment processing fees — the flat per-order fee is easy to miss on low-priced items where it represents a large percentage.
  • Pricing products before calculating fees — setting a price without knowing your real costs often leads to thinner margins than expected.
  • Using revenue instead of profit — revenue is what the buyer pays; profit is what you keep after fees, materials, and shipping costs.
  • Assuming Etsy fees are fixed across all products — fees scale with price and shipping, so a $5 item and a $50 item pay very different amounts.

FAQ

How much does Etsy charge per sale?
Etsy charges a flat listing fee (usually $0.20), a transaction fee (typically 6.5% of the total sale including shipping), and a payment processing fee (usually around 3% plus a small flat amount). The exact rates depend on your country and payment method.
Does Etsy charge fees on shipping?
Yes. Etsy applies the transaction fee and payment processing fee to the full amount the buyer pays, which includes both the item price and any shipping charges.
What is the Etsy transaction fee?
The transaction fee is a percentage of the total sale price including shipping. In the US it is commonly 6.5%, but rates can vary by marketplace and may change over time.
What is the Etsy payment processing fee?
The payment processing fee covers the cost of handling the buyer's payment. It is typically a percentage of the total sale (including shipping) plus a small fixed amount per order — for example, 3% + $0.25 in the US.
How much do Etsy fees reduce profit?
It depends on your price and shipping. For a typical US seller, total Etsy fees often range from 8% to 15% of revenue. On low-priced items the flat processing fee can push the percentage even higher.
Can I use this calculator for digital products?
Yes. Digital products still pay listing, transaction, and processing fees. Since there is no shipping cost, set the shipping field to $0 and focus on the item price.

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