eBay Fee Calculator
Find eBay final value fees and your net payout.
Varies by category (~13.25%)
Results update as you type.
How it works
eBay's main selling cost is the final value fee, charged when your item sells, and this calculator estimates it and your net payout. You enter the sale price, the shipping you charge, and the final value fee percentage, and it returns the total fees, your net payout, and the effective fee rate. eBay calculates the final value fee as a percentage of the total amount the buyer pays, which includes both the item price and the shipping you charge, plus a fixed per-order fee of around 30 cents. The percentage varies significantly by category, commonly around 13.25 percent for many categories but higher or lower for others, so the field defaults to that common rate and you can adjust it. Because the fee applies to shipping as well as the item, charging separately for shipping does not avoid the fee on that amount. Sellers should factor the final value fee into their pricing to remain profitable, since it takes a meaningful bite out of each sale. This calculator covers the core final value fee; it does not include optional listing upgrade fees, a store subscription, promoted listings costs, or international and currency-conversion fees, which are additional. eBay's fees also change over time and depend on your seller status and category, so treat the result as an estimate and check eBay's current fee schedule for exact figures. Enter your sale price, shipping, and fee rate to estimate the fees and payout.
Fee = (sale price + shipping) × final value % + $0.30
eBay's final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, the item price plus shipping, plus a fixed per-order fee of about $0.30. The percentage varies by category but is commonly around 13.25 percent. This calculator applies the rate and fixed fee, then subtracts from your revenue for the net.
Source:eBay seller fees (at publication)
We review all our tools from time to time to ensure accuracy.
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How to use this calculator
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Enter your values
Enter sale price.
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Adjust the options
Adjust shipping charged and final value fee rate if they apply — sensible defaults are already set.
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Read your result
Total eBay fees updates instantly as you type — no button to press.
Frequently asked questions
What is eBay's final value fee?
The final value fee is eBay's main selling fee, charged when your item sells. It is a percentage of the total amount the buyer pays, item price plus shipping, plus a fixed per-order fee of about 30 cents. The percentage varies by category but is commonly around 13.25 percent, which this calculator uses as the default.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. eBay's final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the shipping you charge the buyer as well as the item price. This means charging for shipping separately does not avoid the fee on that portion, so you should account for it when setting prices to protect your margin.
Why does the fee percentage vary?
eBay sets different final value fee rates for different categories. Many categories are around 13.25 percent, but some, such as certain electronics, books, or high-value items, have higher or lower rates or tiered structures. Because of this, the calculator lets you adjust the percentage to match the specific category you are selling in for an accurate estimate.
What fees does this calculator not include?
This estimate covers the standard final value fee and per-order fee. It does not include optional listing upgrade fees, monthly eBay Store subscription costs, promoted listings advertising fees, or international and currency-conversion fees. It also excludes your product and shipping costs. Add these separately to determine your true profit on a sale.
Do eBay fees change over time?
Yes. eBay periodically revises its fee rates and structure, and fees can depend on your seller performance level, category, and location. The default rate in this calculator reflects a common final value fee at the time of writing, so treat the output as an estimate and consult eBay's current official fee schedule for exact, up-to-date figures.