01 — Ranking
Other free options, ranked
eBay Seller Hub (fee preview)
ebay.com
4.5eBay's own fee estimate, shown while you create a listing.
- Best for
- Exact fees for your account, category and seller level.
- Free plan & limits
- Free inside your seller account. It only works while you're listing, so you can't plan pricing in bulk with it.
Salecalc
salecalc.com
4.1Fee calculator for eBay, PayPal and other marketplaces.
- Best for
- Comparing the profit on one item across several platforms.
- Free plan & limits
- Free on the web with ads. Rate tables may lag behind eBay's fee changes.
Spreadsheet template
sheets.google.com
4.2Your own fee formula applied to a whole inventory list.
- Best for
- Resellers pricing 50 or more items at a time.
- Free plan & limits
- Free in Google Sheets. Fee: =(B2+C2)*(1+D2)*0.136+IF(B2+C2<=10,0.3,0.4). You have to update the rates yourself.
Mobile reseller apps
vendoo.co
3.9Apps for listing on several marketplaces with profit tracking (for example Vendoo or List Perfectly).
- Best for
- Full-time resellers listing on eBay, Poshmark and Mercari.
- Free plan & limits
- Limited free tiers or trials. Fee estimates are a side feature, and full use requires a paid subscription.
02 — Comparison
Side by side
Scroll sideways to see every tool. The first column stays pinned.
| Feature / Criterion | This calculator | eBay Seller Hub | Salecalc | Spreadsheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final value fee + per-order fee | Yes | Yes | Yes | Manual formula |
| Fee applied to shipping and tax | Yes | Yes | Varies | Manual |
| Promoted Listings cost | Yes | Yes | Partial | Manual |
| Net profit and margin | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Editable category rate | Yes | Automatic | Preset | Yes |
| Login required | No | Yes | No | No |
03 — Guide
How to calculate eBay fees and profit step by step
Find your category's final value fee
Most categories charge about 13.6% on the first $7,500. Exceptions include some books, music and movies (around 15%), guitars and basses (lower), and sneakers or handbags over certain prices. Check eBay's selling fees page for your category.
Include shipping and sales tax in the base
eBay charges the final value fee on the total amount the buyer pays, including shipping and the sales tax that eBay collects. Leaving tax out understates fees by about 0.5–1% of the sale price.
Add the per-order fee and ad rate
Add $0.40 per order ($0.30 if the total is $10 or less). If you use Promoted Listings General, the ad rate (for example 5%) is charged when a sale comes through the ad.
Subtract item cost and your shipping cost
Profit = item price + shipping charged − eBay fees − item cost − label cost. Price so that the margin stays positive after a typical return rate.
Adjust for your seller level
Top Rated Plus listings get a 10% discount on the final value fee. Below Standard sellers pay a surcharge. Store subscriptions lower the rate in many categories.
04 — FAQ
Common questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
For most US categories, about 13.6% of the total sale (item + shipping + tax) plus $0.40 per order, before any ad fees. On a $100 item with free shipping and 7% tax, that is about 107 × 0.136 + 0.40 = $14.95.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee applies to the shipping you charge as well as the item price. Offering 'free shipping' with the cost built into the price results in about the same total fee.
Are there insertion fees on eBay?
Private sellers and sellers without a store get a monthly allowance of free listings (250 on most accounts). After that, insertion fees are about $0.35 per listing. Store subscriptions include more free listings.
Is this eBay fee calculator accurate?
It uses eBay's standard US formula with rates you can edit. Fees still vary with category, seller performance and international sales (an extra fee applies to buyers outside the US), so confirm the exact rate in Seller Hub.
Scores reflect our own assessment of free-tier value. Prices and limits change, so check them on each provider's site before you buy.