Whatnot profit calculator: profit per show
Fees are only part of it. Work out what a sale, and then a whole show, left in your pocket after stock, supplies and giveaways.
Your numbers
| Item price | $50.00 |
|---|---|
| Whatnot commission8% of the item price | -$4.00 |
| Payment processing2.9% + $0.30 of $55.00 (price, shipping and tax the buyer paid) | -$1.90 |
| Payout from Whatnotwhat reaches your balance for this order | $44.10 |
| Your item cost | -$15.00 |
| Profit58.2% margin on the item price | $29.10 |
Fees total $5.90, or 11.8% of the item price.
Break-even price for this item: $17.34 (the lowest item price that covers your cost and shipping after fees, with the other numbers as entered)
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The method
Profit per show, step by step
Per-show profit is the show's sales minus everything it cost you. Each line below is one you can look up or enter yourself.
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Item sales (12 sales at $50.00) | $600.00 |
| Whatnot fees (commission plus processing, $5.90 per sale) | -$70.80 |
| Cost of goods (what the stock cost you) | -$240.00 |
| Shipping supplies (mailers, tape, labels) | -$18.00 |
| Giveaways you funded | -$30.00 |
| Profit for the show | $241.20 |
Example with made-up numbers: sports category, Standard tier, the buyer pays $5.00 shipping on each sale. Your costs will differ. Fees are as of October 14, 2026.
Skip the spreadsheet
Get profit per show from your Whatnot CSV
Load your Weekly Orders Report or Show Report on the report page and see gross, fees, refunds, your costs and profit for each show. The file is read in your browser and is not uploaded. The first show in your file is free.
Open the per-show profit report
Fees as published by Whatnot, checked October 14, 2026. Source: Whatnot seller fees. Whatnot can change fees and promotions at any time.
FAQ
Questions
How do I calculate profit for a Whatnot show?
Add up what Whatnot paid out for the show, then subtract what the stock cost you, shipping supplies and any giveaways you funded.
Does Hammertally work out profit for every show in my file?
The report page reads your Whatnot CSV in your browser and shows profit per show. The first show in your file is free; subscriptions for the others are not on sale yet.
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