How it works
How to calculate eBay fees
Enter your sale and shipping prices
What are you selling the item for and what does the buyer pay for shipping? Both count toward the total that eBay charges fees on.
Set your fee rates and costs
Enter the final value fee rate for your category, payment processing rate, your item cost, and what you pay for shipping. Most categories charge 13.25%.
See your net profit and margin
The calculator shows every fee line item, your net profit, and profit margin. Use it to price items so you actually make money after eBay takes its cut.
How to keep more of each eBay sale
Practical ways to protect your margins on eBay.
Price items knowing the true fee load
Run every item through this calculator before listing. A $25 item with $8 COGS sounds great until you realize eBay takes about $5 in fees. Your profit is $12, not $17.
Bundle low-price items
Selling three $8 items separately means three $0.60 flat fees ($1.80). Selling them as a $24 bundle means one $0.60 fee. You save $1.20 per bundle.
Offer free shipping strategically
Free shipping listings rank higher in search, but you eat the cost. Build shipping into the item price and test whether the higher visibility makes up for the absorbed cost.
Use promoted listings carefully
Promoted listings cost an additional 2-10% of the sale price. That comes on top of all other fees. Only promote items with enough margin to absorb the extra cost.
Reduce shipping costs
Use eBay shipping labels for discounts, optimize packaging size, and compare carrier rates. Every dollar saved on shipping goes straight to profit.
Check your category rate
Not all categories charge the same final value fee. Some are lower (coins, heavy equipment) and some are higher (sneakers, handbags). Listing in the right category saves money.
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FAQ
Questions, answered
Two main fees: a final value fee (percentage of sale + $0.30) and a payment processing fee (percentage + $0.30). The final value fee rate depends on your category -- most are 13.25%. You also get 250 free listings per month, after which there is a $0.35 insertion fee per listing.
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount the buyer pays, which includes shipping. If your item is $40 and you charge $6 shipping, eBay takes its percentage from $46.
13.25% plus $0.30 per order for most categories. Some categories are lower (coins at 6.35%) and some are higher (sneakers over $150 at 8%). Check eBay's fee schedule for your specific category.
Sale price plus buyer shipping minus final value fee minus payment processing minus your item cost minus your shipping cost. This calculator does all of that for you and shows the margin too.
Free shipping listings get a search boost and buyers prefer them. But you absorb the shipping cost, which cuts into margin. Build the shipping cost into your item price and test whether the increased visibility makes up for it.
Most successful sellers aim for 20-40% after all fees. Below 15% is risky because returns, price competition, and fee changes can easily wipe out your profit. Items under $10 are especially hard to make profitable because the fixed $0.60 in per-order fees takes a big percentage.
Yes. eBay updates fee schedules periodically, usually once or twice a year. Always check against the current schedule and re-run your numbers when changes are announced.
Yes. Store subscribers get lower final value fees in some categories. Just enter your actual rate from your store subscription level and the calculator works the same way.
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