Etsy formula
3D print pricing formula for Etsy sellers
Use a full-cost formula and a margin target so your Etsy prices stay profitable and consistent.
A formula that Etsy sellers can reuse
For Etsy pricing, the useful formula is not just a markup on filament. It should start with the full cost of making and selling the item.
Formula: Total cost = filament + electricity + labor + machine wear + packaging + platform fees. Selling price = total cost / (1 - desired margin).
Worked Etsy example
If a decorative part costs $6.50 in filament, $0.40 in electricity, $5.50 in labor, $1.00 in wear, $0.80 in packaging, and $1.30 in Etsy fees, total cost = $15.50.
At a 45% margin, selling price = 15.50 / (1 - 0.45) = $28.18. Rounding to a clean listing price might make that $28.99 or $29.00.
Why PrintMate helps
PrintMate is built for sellers who quote often. It keeps inventory, print history, and pricing inputs together, which makes pricing a listing faster than a manual spreadsheet.
Common questions
3D printing cost questions
Should I include Etsy fees in my formula?
Yes. Fees reduce what you keep, so they should be part of the total cost before you calculate the sale price.
What margin should Etsy sellers use?
It depends on your product, risk, and market. The key is to use one consistently based on full costs.
Can I manage several listings in PrintMate?
Yes. PrintMate is designed for repeated print jobs and inventory tracking across a growing set of products.