eBay Fee Calculator

See exactly what eBay takes from a sale and what lands in your pocket. Enter your item price, shipping, and costs — the calculator breaks down the final value fee, per-order fee, promoted listing spend, and international fee, then shows your net payout, profit, and margin live as you type. Every fee rate is editable, and nothing leaves your browser.

📖 How it works & FAQ

Item price ($)

Shipping charged to buyer ($)

Your item cost ($)

Your shipping cost ($)

Final value fee (%)

Per-order fee ($)

Promoted listing ad rate (%)

International fee (%)

What eBay actually takes from a sale

eBay's headline cut is the final value fee — for most categories around 13.25% — but it is charged on the entire buyer total, meaning item price plus the shipping you charge, plus a flat $0.30 per order. If you run Promoted Listings, your chosen ad rate comes off the same total, and sales to buyers outside your country add a small international fee. Stack those together and a "13% fee" often works out to 15–18% of what the buyer paid. This calculator adds every layer up, shows your net payout, then subtracts what the item and postage cost you so you can see real profit and margin per sale — not just revenue.

The fee figures are approximate defaults you can edit; check the platform's current fees for your category and store level. Estimates only, not financial advice.

How to use it

Enter the item price and the shipping amount you charge the buyer. Free shipping? Enter 0 — the fee still applies to the item price.
Add your own costs: what you paid for the item and what the postage & packaging actually cost you.
Adjust the fee rates if needed. Final value fees vary by category (sneakers, guitars, and books all differ), and store subscribers often get lower rates.
If you promote the listing, enter your ad rate; add the international fee for cross-border sales. Results update live as you type.

FAQ

Does eBay really charge fees on shipping?: Yes. The final value fee applies to the total amount of the sale, including shipping and handling charged to the buyer. That is why "free shipping" with a higher item price and charging separately for postage usually cost you about the same in fees.
What is the $0.30 per-order fee?: A flat fee eBay adds to every order on top of the percentage fee. It barely matters on a $200 sale but takes a real bite out of items under $10, so factor it into low-priced listings.
Why is my margin lower than I expected?: Because fees hit the buyer total while your profit comes only from the item. A 13.25% fee on price plus shipping, plus $0.30, plus ads can easily consume a third of the markup on a thin-margin flip.
Are Promoted Listings worth the extra percentage?: Try it here: set your ad rate and watch the profit card. If the sale would not happen without promotion, giving up a few points of margin can be worth it — but on items that already rank well, it is often pure fee.