Print on Demand Profit Calculator
Selling t-shirts, mugs, or phone cases on print-on-demand? This calculator shows your real profit per sale after production costs, platform fees, shipping, and marketing.
Print on Demand Profit Calculator
Calculate your true profit per sale across all costs
Per Sale Breakdown
Monthly Summary
Revenue per sale includes selling price plus any shipping charged to the customer. Platform fee is calculated on total revenue. Annual profit assumes consistent monthly volume over 12 months. Adjust platform fee percentage to match your actual marketplace (e.g., Shopify, Etsy, Redbubble).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good profit margin for print on demand?+
Aim for 30-50% profit margin. A $25 t-shirt with $12 production cost and $3.75 platform fee gives $9.25 profit (37% margin). After marketing ($2-5/sale), your real margin is 20-35%. Higher-priced items (hoodies, mugs) often have better margins.
What are the hidden costs of print on demand?+
Platform fees (15-20% of sale price), payment processing (3%), advertising (varies), returns and refunds (5-10%), design creation time, and sample orders for quality testing. These can eat 30-40% of your gross revenue.
Which print on demand platform has the lowest fees?+
It varies by product. Printful has higher base costs but better quality. Printify has lower costs but variable quality. Gelato has competitive pricing for international. Compare your specific product costs, not just the platform fee percentage.
What is a good profit margin for print on demand?
Aim for 30-50% profit margin. A $25 t-shirt with $12 production cost and $3.75 platform fee gives $9.25 profit (37% margin). After marketing ($2-5/sale), your real margin is 20-35%. Higher-priced items (hoodies, mugs) often have better margins.