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Project Cost Calculator

Calculate your true cost per project, find your break-even price, and see suggested retail prices at different profit margins.

✓ No internet required · Runs locally
1 Project Info
Enter 1 if pricing a single item
2 Materials

Enter the cost of materials used in this project — not your whole stock, just what went into this piece.

3 Time
Include prep, pour, finishing, photography
What you decide your time is worth
Important: Your hourly rate is not "what feels comfortable." It is a number you have decided, applied consistently to every project. If you are unsure, start at your local minimum wage and adjust upward.
4 Overhead Share

Your share of fixed studio costs — spread across all projects made this month.

Rent, electricity, subscriptions, insurance
Calculated automatically
5 Packaging & Platform Fees
Box, tissue, card, sticker
Etsy ~6.5 %, PayPal ~3.5 %, market ~0 %
6 Profit Margin

Profit margin is built into the price — it is not what is left over after costs. Set it intentionally.

30 % is standard for handmade goods

Your Price Breakdown

Total Cost
per unit
Break-Even
minimum price
Suggested Price
at target margin
Profit per Unit
Price Scenarios
Cost Component Amount % of Total