THE NUMBERS, EXPLAINED
How to use this calculator.
Commission applies to the entered sale price. Production and shipping are borne entirely by the artist; taxes and discounts must already be reconciled.
Start with your inputs
Enter print sale price (currency), gallery commission (%), production cost (currency), artist-paid shipping (currency). Keep amounts in the units shown on each field. The example is a starting point, not a recommended value.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Print sale price (currency) | 100 |
| Gallery commission (%) | 40 |
| Production cost (currency) | 20 |
| Artist-paid shipping (currency) | 10 |
A worked example
With the example inputs above, gallery commission (currency) is 40. Change the inputs to explore your own scenario.
| Result | Example answer |
|---|---|
| Gallery commission (currency) | 40 |
| Artist proceeds before own costs (currency) | 60 |
| Net artist proceeds (currency) | 30 |
How this is calculated
Gallery commission (currency)
Multiply sale price by commission percentage.
Artist proceeds before own costs (currency)
Subtract commission from sale price.
Net artist proceeds (currency)
Subtract production and shipping from artist proceeds.
Symbols and units
- a
- Print sale price (currency)
- b
- Gallery commission (%)
- c
- Production cost (currency)
- d
- Artist-paid shipping (currency)
Use the units shown. A list keeps the order in which you enter its values. The symbol ^ means “raised to the power of”.
Assumptions and limits
Commission applies to the entered sale price. Production and shipping are borne entirely by the artist; taxes and discounts must already be reconciled.
Calculations use the values you enter. Blank or invalid inputs show an error instead of silently substituting zero. Results are displayed to useful precision; calculations retain the underlying numeric precision.
Questions about this tool
What does the result tell me?
Gallery commission (currency); Artist proceeds before own costs (currency); Net artist proceeds (currency). The result applies to the method and inputs described above. Check the units and assumptions before using it in a decision.
Why might another calculator differ?
Differences in units, rounding, timing or model definitions can produce different answers. Compare the input definitions and the method, rather than only the final number. For this tool: Commission applies to the entered sale price. Production and shipping are borne entirely by the artist; taxes and discounts must already be reconciled.
Are my inputs stored or sent to AI?
Calculations on this page happen in your browser. The separate AI question finder sends its submitted conversation to OpenAI; these calculator fields are not sent. Favourites and recent tool names are stored locally. A shared link contains the inputs you choose to include.
Further reading
OpenStax Prealgebra 2e — arithmetic and proportions ↗
Background reading; this does not imply endorsement or independent review of SumFizz.
Review status
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