eBay

Fee Calculator

eBay Fee & Profit Calculator

Instantly calculate insertion fees, final value fees, shipping costs, and net profit for US eBay listings.

Listing Details

Earnings Breakdown

Gross Sale Amount
$0.00
Insertion Fee
-$0.35
Final Value Fee
-$0.00
Your Shipping Cost
-$0.00
Your Seller Payout
$0.00
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
-$0.00

Net Profit

$0.00

Sales tax is shown for reference — it is collected from the buyer and included in final value fee calculations.

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eBay Fees Explained

eBay charges an insertion fee per listing plus a final value fee (FVF) when your item sells. FVF is calculated on the total amount of the sale, including item price, shipping charged to the buyer, and sales tax. Payment processing is included in the FVF — no separate charge.

Common Category Rates (US)

Category Insertion Fee Final Value Fee
Most categories $0.35 13.6% (up to $7,500), then 2.35%
Books, Movies & Music $0.35 15.3% (up to $7,500), then 2.35%
Women's Handbags $0.35 15% (up to $2,000), then 9%
Athletic Shoes ($150+) $0 8%
Guitars & Basses $0 6.7% (up to $7,500), then 2.35%
Below Standard seller +6% on top of FVF
International sale +1.65% of total sale

Example Calculation

You sell an item for $50, charge $5 shipping, and your COGS is $15. Actual shipping cost is $6. No Offsite Ads apply.

  • Insertion fee: $0.35
  • Final value fee: $7.48 (13.6% of $55)
  • Total eBay fees: $7.83
  • Your payout: $41.17 ($55 − $7.83 − $6 shipping)
  • Net profit: $26.17

Frequently Asked Questions

Enter your sale price, quantity, and item category, then add shipping costs and seller level if applicable. The calculator instantly shows insertion fees, final value fees, your payout, and net profit margin.
For most categories, eBay takes 13.6% on sales up to $7,500, then 2.35% above that threshold, plus a $0.35 insertion fee per listing. Rates vary by category. Payment processing is included — no separate charge.
Below Standard sellers pay an additional 6% on top of the final value fee. Top Rated and Above Standard sellers pay standard rates.
Sales tax is collected from the buyer on top of your price. It increases the final value fee calculation but is not part of your seller payout or net profit.

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