eBay Fee Calculator
The eBay fee calculator estimates the final value fee, the fixed per-order fee and any promoted listing charge on a sale, then subtracts your item cost and postage to show real profit. Fee rates vary by category and seller level, so every rate is editable.
How eBay fees work
eBay charges a final value fee, a percentage of the total amount the buyer pays, which includes the item price, shipping and sales tax collected. For most US categories the standard rate is about 13.6% on the first $7,500, plus a small fixed fee per order. Some categories (sneakers, trading cards, books, musical instruments and others) have different rates, and Top Rated sellers can qualify for discounts.
| Charge | Typical US value |
|---|---|
| Final value fee | About 13.6% of item + shipping + tax |
| Per-order fee | $0.30 on orders of $10 or less, $0.40 above |
| Promoted Listings Standard | Ad rate you choose, charged only on sales from the ad |
The formula
Fees = (price + shipping charged + sales tax) × final value % + per-order fee + (price + shipping) × ad rate. Profit = price + shipping charged − fees − item cost − your postage cost.
Questions people ask
Is the fee charged on shipping?
Yes. eBay applies the final value fee to the full amount the buyer pays, including shipping and, in many places, sales tax.
What if the item does not sell?
You pay no final value fee. You may pay insertion fees if you exceed your monthly free listings.
Do promoted listings always cost money?
Standard promoted listings charge only when a buyer clicks your ad and buys within the attribution window.