eBay Fee Calculator: Final Value Fees, Profit and Break-Even Price
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On most categories, eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale (item, shipping and tax) up to $7,500, plus $0.30 per order up to $10 or $0.40 above. An item sold for $60 with $8 shipping pays about $9.65 in fees.
Selling at $60.00 plus $8.00 shipping in most categories, eBay takes $9.25 in final value fees and $0.40 per order. You are paid $58.35 and after your costs you keep $29.85, a 49.8% margin.
- eBay fees$9.6514%
- Item cost$20.0029%
- Shipping and other costs$8.5013%
- Your profit$29.8544%
What if you sold for more or less?
| Item price | eBay fees | Payout | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30.00 | $5.57 | $32.43 | $3.93 |
| $45.00 | $7.61 | $45.39 | $16.89 |
| $60.00 | $9.65 | $58.35 | $29.85 |
| $75.00 | $11.69 | $71.31 | $42.81 |
| $90.00 | $13.73 | $84.27 | $55.77 |
Show the steps
- Fee base: item $60.00 + shipping $8.00 = $68.00.
- Final value fee on $68.00: $9.25.
- Per-order fee: $0.40. Total fees: $9.65.
- Profit: $68.00 paid by buyer − $9.65 fees − $20.00 item − $7.50 shipping − $1.00 other = $29.85.
eBay fees (US)
Final value fee = 13.6% of the total sale up to 7,500, then 2.35% above
Total sale = item + shipping + sales tax
Plus 0.30 per order up to 10, or 0.40 per order over 10
- Rates reflect eBay’s published US fee schedule for most seller accounts. Store subscribers, top-rated sellers and some categories pay different rates, and eBay can change fees at any time.
- Sneakers sold for 150 dollars or more are charged 8% with no per-order fee. Handbags over 2,000 dollars are charged 9%.
- Income tax on profit is not included.
Estimates for planning and learning, not financial, tax, legal or medical advice. Check figures with your lender, tax preparer or doctor before you act.
About this calculator
eBay’s fee is calculated on everything the buyer pays: the item, the shipping and the sales tax. That makes the real percentage a little higher than it looks.
Enter what you sold the item for, what shipping you charged and what each cost you. The calculator shows the fees, your payout, your profit and the lowest price that still earns you money.
How to use it
- Choose the category you sell in.
- Enter the sale price and the shipping the buyer pays.
- Enter what the item and the shipping cost you, plus any other costs.
- Open the options to add promoted listing ad fees or sales tax.
- Read the fees, profit and break-even price.
eBay fees in the United States
- Most categories: 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500 per item, then 2.35% on the part above that.
- Books and magazines: 15.3% up to $7,500.
- Trading cards: 13.25% up to $7,500.
- Women’s bags and handbags: 15% for sales of $2,000 or less, 9% above.
- Sneakers: 8% with no per-order fee for sales of $150 or more, otherwise 13.6%.
- Per-order fee: $0.30 for orders of $10 or less, $0.40 above.
- Listings: the first 250 a month are free, then $0.35 each.
Lowering your fees
Compare the Promoted Listings rate with the extra sales it brings, and ship cheaply. An eBay Store subscription can lower fees if you sell a lot.
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Quick check: test yourself
On most categories, the final value fee rate on an item sale up to 7,500 dollars is…
Correct answer: 13.6%. Most categories charge 13.6% of the total sale amount, plus a small per-order fee.
Which amounts does eBay charge the final value fee on?
Correct answer: Item price, shipping and sales tax. The fee applies to the total amount the buyer pays, including shipping and tax.
An order of 8 dollars has which per-order fee?
Correct answer: $0.30. Orders of 10 dollars or less pay 0.30; larger orders pay 0.40.
Pick an answer for each question.
Common questions
How much does eBay charge to sell?
In the US, most categories pay 13.6% of the total sale amount up to $7,500 plus a $0.30 or $0.40 per-order fee. Other categories have different rates.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee applies to the item price, shipping and sales tax.
How do I calculate my eBay profit?
Subtract eBay fees, the item cost, your shipping cost and other costs from what the buyer pays.
What is the break-even price?
The lowest item price at which your profit is zero after fees and costs.
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