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- The buyer pays Poshmark’s standard $6.49 label for a package up to 5 lb, unless you offer free shipping.
- Free shipping comes out of your earnings: a $40 sale with a $12 item cost drops from $20.00 profit to $13.51.
- Heavier packages need an upgraded label, and you pay the upgrade: $5.00 for 5.1 to 10 lb and $10.00 for 10.1 to 15 lb.
- Shipping never raises the Poshmark fee, because the fee is based on the listing price only.
How to use the Poshmark shipping calculator
Pick the package weight
Choose the weight band your packed item falls into. Heavier bands add a seller upgrade.
Enter price and cost
Type your listing price and what the item cost you.
Choose who pays
Select Buyer pays, or Free shipping if you cover the label.
Read the results
See what you pay for shipping, what the buyer pays, your profit, margin and break-even price.
How much is shipping on Poshmark?
Poshmark’s standard shipping label costs $6.49 for a package up to 5 lb, and the buyer pays it at checkout. Packages between 5 and 15 lb need an upgraded label, and the seller pays the extra: $5.00 for 5.1 to 10 lb and $10.00 for 10.1 to 15 lb.
| Package weight | Total label cost | Buyer pays | Seller pays extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 lb | $6.49 | $6.49 | $0.00 |
| 5.1 to 10 lb | $11.49 | $6.49 | $5.00 upgrade |
| 10.1 to 15 lb | $16.49 | $6.49 | $10.00 upgrade |
Rates checked on November 10, 2026 against Poshmark’s heavier items update. Poshmark can change its prices, so confirm them when you print a label.
From November 3, 2026, Poshmark is running a limited-time 99¢ shipping promotion on closet orders, described in its holiday seller tips. It lowers what the buyer pays but does not change seller fees, and it does not change your earnings unless you offer free shipping.
Who pays for shipping on Poshmark?
By default the buyer pays for shipping, so the label does not come out of your sale. If you offer free shipping, Poshmark deducts the label cost from your earnings. That is the number to enter in this calculator when you are deciding whether free shipping is worth it.
The Poshmark fee is based on the listing price, so shipping does not change it. For the fee itself, use the Poshmark fee calculator.
If a package ends up heavier than the label you used, Value Added Resource reports that from October 26, 2026 Poshmark deducts the overweight postage from the seller’s earnings. Weigh the package before you list it.
How the shipping profit is calculated
Poshmark shipping formulas
Shipping you pay = weight upgrade, plus the $6.49 label if you offer free shipping
Fee = flat fee under the limit, otherwise price × fee %
Profit = price − fee − item cost − shipping you pay
Price to cover free shipping = (cost + label + target profit) ÷ 0.8
The calculator uses the standard Poshmark fee: $2.95 under $15 and 20% from $15. Change it in the advanced options if it differs.
Poshmark shipping examples
Example 1: buyer pays, up to 5 lb
Item $40, cost $12.
- Shipping you pay $0.00
- Poshmark fee $8.00
- Profit $20.00
- Margin 50.0%
- Break-even listing price $14.95
The buyer pays the label, so shipping does not touch your profit.
Example 2: free shipping, up to 5 lb
Item $40, cost $12, you pay the $6.49 label.
- Shipping you pay $6.49
- Profit $13.51
- Margin 33.8%
- Break-even listing price $23.11
- Price that keeps a $20.00 profit $48.11
Free shipping cuts the profit by the full label. To keep $20.00 you would list the item at $48.11.
Example 3: 7 lb package, buyer pays
Item $40, cost $12, 5.1 to 10 lb band.
- Shipping you pay $5.00 upgrade
- Profit $15.00
- Margin 37.5%
- Break-even listing price $21.25
Even when the buyer pays the label, a heavier package costs you the upgrade.
Example 4: 12 lb package, free shipping
Item $40, cost $12, 10.1 to 15 lb band.
- Shipping you pay $16.49
- Profit $3.51
- Margin 8.8%
- Price that keeps a $10.00 profit $48.11
A heavy item with free shipping leaves almost nothing at $40.
Should you offer free shipping on Poshmark?
Free shipping can help an item sell, but you pay for it. Because Poshmark takes 20% of the listing price, every extra dollar you add to the price only earns you 80 cents. To cover a $6.49 label you need to raise the price by about $8.11, since $6.49 ÷ 0.8 = $8.11.
Use the Price that keeps that profit result to see where to set the price. Then compare it with similar listings before you decide.
Where a Poshmark shipping calculator helps
Price for free shipping
Find the listing price that covers the label.
Check heavy items
See if a 5 lb or heavier item is still worth selling.
Compare shipping choices
Put buyer-paid and free shipping side by side.
Compare platforms
See the same item on Poshmark, Depop, Mercari and eBay.
Poshmark can change its shipping prices and promotions. Sales tax, returns and discounts you give are not included. Related tools: Poshmark Fee Calculator, Depop Shipping Cost Calculator and Resale Fee Comparison.
Poshmark shipping calculator FAQ
How much is shipping on Poshmark?
The standard label costs $6.49 for a package up to 5 lb, paid by the buyer. A limited-time promotion since November 3, 2026 lowers it to 99¢ on closet orders. Heavier packages need an upgraded label.
Who pays for shipping on Poshmark?
The buyer pays by default. If you offer free shipping, the label cost is deducted from your earnings. For a package over 5 lb the seller pays the upgrade.
Does Poshmark pay for shipping?
No. The buyer pays the shipping rate, or you pay it if you offer free shipping. The 99¢ promotion lowers what the buyer pays and does not change your earnings unless you offer free shipping.
How much does Poshmark shipping cost for heavy items?
A package from 5.1 to 10 lb needs an upgrade of $5.00, and 10.1 to 15 lb needs $10.00. The seller pays the upgrade on top of the $6.49 label the buyer pays.
Is the 99¢ Poshmark shipping promotion good for sellers?
It makes your items cheaper to buy, which can help them sell. Poshmark says it does not change seller fees or the earnings of sellers who do not offer free shipping. It is limited-time, so do not price around it.
Should I offer free shipping on Poshmark?
Only if the higher price still sells. Free shipping costs you the full label. At a 20% fee you need to raise the price by the label divided by 0.8, about $8.11 for a $6.49 label.
Does shipping change the Poshmark fee?
No. The fee is based on the listing price, so a free shipping offer lowers your earnings through the label cost, not through a higher fee. See the Poshmark fee calculator for the fee.
What happens if my package is heavier than the label I used?
Value Added Resource reports that from October 26, 2026 Poshmark deducts the overweight postage from the seller’s earnings. Weigh the package and choose the right weight band before you ship.
How do I price an item to cover free shipping?
Add your item cost, the label and your target profit, then divide by 0.8 for items priced $15 or more. For a $12 cost, a $6.49 label and a $20.00 profit that is $48.11.
Are other countries the same?
No. This calculator uses US prices. Poshmark Canada and other markets have their own fees and shipping rates, so use the advanced options and check your account.
Are taxes and returns included?
No. Returns, refunds, sales tax and discounts you give are not in this calculator.