Print on Demand Profit Calculator
Margin per item after base cost, fees and ads.
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Results
- Profit per item
- $9.18
- Profit margin
- 26.3%
- Monthly profit
- $1,376.74
- Total cost per item
- $25.76
- Platform fees per item
- $1.75
- Break-even ad spend
- $15.18
- Maximum CPA to stay profitable
- $15.70
Quick answer
Print on demand margins live or die on the base cost: profit = price − base cost − shipping − platform fee − ad spend per sale.
Profit = price − base − shipping − fees − ad cost
How to use the Print on Demand Profit Calculator
- 1Enter your retail price and the supplier's base cost.
- 2Enter shipping cost and what you charge for it.
- 3Add platform fees, ad spend per sale and a return allowance.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Retail price29.95 $
- Base product cost12.50 $
- Shipping cost4.99 $
- Shipping charged to the customer4.99 $
- Platform and payment fees5 %
- Ad spend per sale6 $
- Return and reprint rate3 %
- Sales per month150
Results
- Profit per item$9.18
- Profit margin26.3%
- Monthly profit$1,376.74
- Total cost per item$25.76
- Platform fees per item$1.75
- Break-even ad spend$15.18
- Maximum CPA to stay profitable$15.70
Frequently asked questions
What margin should print on demand make?
Aim for at least 30–40% after fees but before ads. Below that there is no room to pay for traffic, and organic-only sales rarely scale.
Should I offer free shipping?
Usually yes, with the cost built into the price. Free shipping consistently lifts conversion more than the equivalent discount on the item.
About this calculator
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