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Print-on-Demand Profit Calculator

Calculate your POD profit after base cost, platform fees, and shipping. All calculations run in your browser — no signup, no tracking, no cookies.

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June 2026Last verified
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Results

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Profit per unit$9.25
Profit margin37.00%
Monthly profit$462.50
Annual profit$5,550.00

How the math works

Profit per unit = product price - base cost - (product price × platform fee) - shipping. Profit margin = profit per unit / product price. Monthly profit = profit per unit × monthly sales. Annual = monthly × 12. This is a simplified model — actual profit depends on your niche, design quality, and marketing effort.

Common scenarios

$25 t-shirt, $8 base cost, 15% platform fee, $4 shipping, 50 sales/month

Profit per unit: $9.25. Margin: 37%. Monthly: $462.50. Annual: $5,550. This is a realistic benchmark for a beginner POD store.

$40 hoodie, $12 base cost, 15% platform fee, $5 shipping, 100 sales/month

Profit per unit: $17.00. Margin: 42.5%. Monthly: $1,700. Annual: $20,400. Higher price and volume compound quickly.

FAQ

Do I have to sign up to use this?

No. The calculator is fully client-side. No login, no account, no email capture.

How accurate is this estimate?

It's a model, not a guarantee. Actual profit depends on your niche, design quality, and marketing effort. Use the calculator for scenario planning.

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Use the calculator for quick directional math, then move into the guide archive for execution steps, trade-offs, and time-to-first-dollar context.

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