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Calculate NFT Creator Royalties

Calculate how much royalty an NFT creator earns from secondary market sales. Track earnings with our free calculator updated for 2026.

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One of the NFT model's promises is that creators keep earning on resales. This calculator shows exactly how much a royalty clause pays out: enter a secondary-sale price and the royalty percentage to see the creator's cut, and how it compounds across multiple resales.

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NFT marketplace fees & creator-royalty enforcement (2025–2026)

What each major marketplace takes as its own fee, and whether it actually pays the creator royalty set at mint. Since 2023 most platforms made creator royalties optional, so the on-chain percentage is not always honored.

Marketplace	Marketplace fee	Creator royalty	Royalty enforced?
OpenSea	1%	Set by collection	Optional (enforcement tool disabled Aug 2023)
Blur	0%	0.5% minimum floor	Enforced (0.5% minimum enforced on-chain)
Magic Eden	0–2%	Customizable	Optional (offers enforcement tool)
LooksRare	~0.5%	Set by collection	Optional
X2Y2	Low / variable	Adjustable by buyer	Optional (early to make it optional)

Industry-wide the average royalty actually collected is about 6.1%, while creators typically set 5–10% (some up to 15%). Roughly 80% of contracts embed a royalty, but only ~60–70% of resales pay it because enforcement is optional on most platforms. The ERC-721C token standard lets creators enforce royalties on-chain, closing that gap. Marketplace fees and policies change often — confirm current terms before listing.

How it works

How it's calculated

An NFT royalty is a percentage of the secondary-sale price that flows to the original creator each time the token changes hands:

Creator royalty = secondary sale price × (royalty % ÷ 100)
Seller net = secondary sale price − creator royalty − marketplace fee

Worked example

An NFT resells for $1,000 with a 10% creator royalty:

Creator royalty = 1,000 × 0.10 = $100

Before marketplace fees, the seller nets $900

If the marketplace also charges a 2.5% fee ($25), the seller nets $875

How it compounds across resales

The royalty applies to every secondary sale, so a creator keeps earning as a piece trades hands. If the same NFT sells three times for $1,000, $1,500 and $2,000 at a 10% royalty, the creator collects $100 + $150 + $200 = $450 in total — entirely separate from the original primary sale.

Why the percentage you actually receive can vary

Typical royalties are 5–10%, though a creator can set any figure at mint.

Since 2023, royalty enforcement is optional on several marketplaces (e.g. Blur, X2Y2), so the on-chain percentage isn't always honored.

Standards like ERC-721C allow royalties to be enforced on-chain, closing that gap.

Lower royalties often correlate with higher trading volume and liquidity, so creators trade one against the other.

Important notes

This is a reference calculation. Actual payouts depend on the marketplace, the token standard, and whether royalties are enforced. Royalty income is generally taxable — check the rules in your jurisdiction.

Calculation Example

NFT sale $1,000 at 10% royalty

$100

Creator earns $100, seller receives $900

Disclaimer: Informational estimate. Actual rates, fees, and terms depend on the provider and contract; compare official documents before deciding.

Frequently asked questions

What are NFT royalties?

A percentage that creators earn each time their NFT is sold on the secondary market to a new buyer.

Are NFT royalties enforced on all marketplaces?

No. Since 2023, enforcement became optional on many platforms like Blur and X2Y2. Standards like ERC-721C enable mandatory on-chain enforcement.

What's a typical NFT royalty percentage?

Usually 5-10%, though creators can set any amount. Some projects eliminate or reduce royalties to increase trading volume.

How do secondary market royalties work?

When someone resells your NFT, a percentage of the sale price is automatically sent to your creator wallet.

Do all NFT standards support royalties?

Not equally. ERC-721 supports royalties via Creator Earnings, but it's optional. ERC-721C enforces them on-chain.

Do lower royalties affect trading volume?

Yes. Collections with lower royalty percentages typically see more trading volume and liquidity.

How are NFT royalties taxed?

In the US and most countries, royalty income is taxable as ordinary income or business income depending on context.

What's the difference between royalty enforcement and support?

Support means the platform respects royalties; enforcement means they're mandatory. OpenSea supported them but now most platforms make it optional.

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Rodríguez, M. (2026). Calculate NFT Creator Royalties. Hacé Cuentas. https://hacecuentas.com/en/nft-royalty-creator-secondary-market

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