About the NFT Profit Calculator
This NFT profit calculator shows what you actually keep when you flip an NFT. Enter what you paid, what it sells for, the creator royalty, the marketplace fee and the gas on each side, and it returns your net profit in ETH and dollars, your ROI and the minimum sale price you need to break even.
Headline "bought at 0.5, sold at 0.9" numbers hide a lot: royalties and platform fees are taken from the sale price, and gas is paid on both the purchase and any listing or transfer. On small flips those costs can turn an apparent gain into a loss. This tool is for traders pricing a listing, collectors deciding whether to sell, and anyone reconciling a wallet for tax records.
Prices are entered in ETH (or any chain's native token) and converted at the rate you type. Royalty and fee percentages vary by collection and marketplace, so copy them from the listing page.
With the default inputs, the net profit is $973.50. Change any value above to recalculate instantly.
How to use the nft profit calculator
- 1Enter what you paid for the NFT and the gas for that transaction.
- 2Enter the sale price you expect or received.
- 3Copy the royalty and marketplace fee percentages from the listing.
- 4Add the gas to list or accept the offer, and the current ETH price.
- 5Check net profit and the break-even price before you list.
Formula and method
Creator royalties and marketplace fees are both percentages deducted from the sale price, so the seller receives S × (1 − r − f). Subtracting the gas paid to sell gives net proceeds. Your cost basis is the purchase price plus the gas paid to buy or mint.
Profit is net proceeds minus cost basis, and ROI divides that profit by the cost basis. The break-even price solves profit = 0 for S. Dollar figures multiply ETH amounts by the ETH price you enter at the time of sale.
- S
- Sale price
- B
- Purchase price
- r
- Creator royalty rate
- f
- Marketplace fee rate
- g₁, g₂
- Gas paid when buying and when selling
Worked examples
Flip from 0.5 to 0.9 ETH
Selling at 0.9 ETH loses 5% royalty (0.045) and 2.5% fee (0.0225) plus 0.003 gas, leaving 0.8295 ETH. Minus the 0.505 ETH cost, profit is 0.3245 ETH — $973.50 at $3,000 — a 64% return. Any sale under about 0.549 ETH would lose money.
Selling at a loss after high royalties
A 1.8 ETH sale with 9.5% in royalties and fees nets 1.624 ETH after gas. Against a 2.01 ETH cost that is a 0.386 ETH loss (−$1,351). You would need about 2.227 ETH just to break even.
Low-fee marketplace, no royalty
With a 0.5% fee and no royalty, a 0.25 ETH sale keeps 0.24675 ETH after gas. Profit is 0.14475 ETH ($361.88), a 142% return on the 0.102 ETH cost.
Frequently asked questions
How are NFT royalties calculated?+
A royalty is a percentage of each secondary sale price paid to the creator, commonly between 0% and 10%. On a 1 ETH sale with a 5% royalty, 0.05 ETH goes to the creator. Some marketplaces make royalties optional or enforce a minimum.
What fees does a marketplace charge to sell an NFT?+
Marketplaces typically take a percentage of the sale, ranging from 0% to 2.5% or more, deducted from what the seller receives. Check the fee shown on the listing page, since it can differ by collection and change over time.
Should I include gas in my NFT cost basis?+
Yes. Gas paid to buy or mint is part of what the NFT cost you, and gas paid to sell reduces your proceeds. Including both gives an accurate profit figure and is how many tax guides suggest tracking basis.
Are NFT profits taxed?+
In the US and many other countries, NFTs are treated as property, so selling one for more than your cost basis creates a capital gain. Swapping an NFT for another token is also a disposal. The IRS has said it may treat some NFTs as collectibles (Notice 2023-27), which can raise the long-term rate to 28%. Check your tax authority's digital asset guidance.
How do I find my break-even price?+
Add your purchase price, buy gas and sell gas, then divide by one minus the combined royalty and fee rate. With 7.5% total fees and 0.508 ETH of costs, you need about 0.549 ETH to break even.
Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial advice. Rates, fees and terms vary — confirm with your lender or a licensed advisor before making decisions.
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