Print on Demand Profit Calculator
Enter base cost and retail price to see profit per sale.
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Print on Demand Profit Calculator by TheCalcTools
How the Print on Demand Profit Calculator works
The customer pays the retail price plus the shipping you charge.
From that total subtract platform and payment fees, the provider’s base cost and shipping, and your ad cost.
The target price solves for the retail price that leaves your chosen margin.
The formula
Worked example
Using the default values shown in the calculator:
| Retail price | $29.99 |
|---|---|
| Print provider base cost | $12.5 |
| Shipping you pay the provider | $4.5 |
| Shipping charged to the customer | $4.99 |
| Platform fee (marketplace or store) | 6.5 % |
| Payment processing percentage | 2.9 % |
| Payment fixed fee | $0.3 |
| Advertising cost per sale | $5 |
| Target profit margin | 30 % |
- Total paid = $29.99 + $4.99 = $34.98. Fees $3.59; costs $12.50 + $4.50 + $5 ad.
- Profit $9.39, a 26.8% margin. Break-even retail price $19.62; to reach 30% margin, price at $31.81.
Result:
| Fees per sale | $3.59 |
|---|---|
| Profit per sale | $9.39 |
| Profit margin | 26.8% |
| Break-even retail price | $19.62 |
| Retail price for your target margin | $31.81 |
| Break-even ROAS | 2.43 |
Frequently asked questions
What margin should print on demand have?
Many sellers aim for 20% to 40% after ads. Low margins are common because base costs are high, so bundle and test prices.
What is break-even ROAS?
The return on ad spend you need to cover costs: sale total divided by the profit before ads.
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