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- Most eBay categories charge a 13.6% final value fee on the total the buyer pays, including shipping and sales tax, up to $7,500 per item.
- Every order also pays a per-order fee: $0.30 on orders of $10 or less and $0.40 on orders above $10.
- A $40 item with $8 shipping pays $6.93 in fees and leaves a $41.07 payout. After a $15 item cost and $8 shipping, the profit is $18.07.
- Extras apply only in some cases: a Promoted Listings ad rate, a 1.65% international fee, and a $0.35 insertion fee after 250 free listings a month.
How to use the eBay fee calculator
Enter the price and shipping
Use the item price and the shipping you charge the buyer. eBay includes both in the fee base.
Pick the category
Most categories use 13.6%. The menu also covers books, media, trading cards, coins, handbags, jewelry, sneakers and guitars. Choose Custom to type your own rate.
Add your costs
Enter what the item cost you and what you actually pay to ship it.
Add promotion and tax if needed
In the advanced section enter a Promoted Listings rate and the buyer sales tax rate, since both change the fees.
How much does eBay take from a sale?
In most categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total sale amount, up to $7,500 per item, plus a per-order fee of $0.30 (orders of $10 or less) or $0.40 (orders above $10). The total sale amount is the item price plus shipping and any sales tax eBay collects. The share shrinks slightly as the sale grows, because the per-order fee is fixed.
| Sale total (item + shipping) | eBay fees (13.6% + order fee) | You receive before costs | Fees as a share of the sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 | 16.6% |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 | 15.2% |
| $48.00 ($40 item + $8 shipping) | $6.93 | $41.07 | 14.4% |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 | 14.0% |
| $250.00 | $34.40 | $215.60 | 13.8% |
Rates checked against eBay’s Selling fees page on November 10, 2026. Store plans, promotions and your seller level can change what you pay, so confirm your own rates in Seller Hub.
eBay final value fee by category
The calculator’s category menu fills in the rate for the categories below. For any other category, choose Custom and type the rate from eBay’s fee table.
| Category | Final value fee | Per-order fee |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35% on the rest | $0.30 or $0.40 |
| Books & magazines, movies & TV, music | 15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.30 or $0.40 |
| Trading cards, comics, collectible card games | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.30 or $0.40 |
| Coins & paper money (not bullion) | 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.30 or $0.40 |
| Women’s bags & handbags | 15% if the sale is $2,000 or less, 9% on the whole sale if it is over $2,000 | $0.30 or $0.40 |
| Jewelry (most) | 15% if the sale is $5,000 or less, 9% on the whole sale if it is over $5,000 | $0.30 or $0.40 |
| Sneakers and athletic shoes, $150 and over | 8% on the whole sale | None |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35% | $0.30 or $0.40 |
Handbags and jewelry use one rate for the whole sale, so crossing the threshold lowers the fee on the entire amount. Watches, parts and accessories work differently: 15% up to $1,000, 6.5% from $1,000 to $7,500 and 3% above that.
Other eBay seller fees
- Insertion fee: most sellers get 250 free listings a month, then pay $0.35 per listing. Store subscribers get more free listings.
- Promoted Listings: an optional ad rate you choose. You pay it only when a sale comes from the promotion.
- International fee: 1.65% of the sale when you are a US seller, you do not use eBay International Shipping and the buyer or delivery address is outside the US.
- Below Standard fee: an extra 6% on the final value fee the next month if your account is rated Below Standard, rising to 7% after four or more months in a row.
- Dispute fee: $20 per dispute if you are found responsible, for example after a chargeback.
How the eBay fee is calculated
eBay profit formula
Fee base = (price + shipping) × (1 + sales tax rate)
Final value fee = fee base × category rate (2.35% on any part above $7,500)
Fees = final value fee + per-order fee + fee base × ad rate
Profit = price + shipping − fees − item cost − your shipping cost
Break-even price = (item cost + shipping cost + order fee) ÷ (1 − fee base multiplier × total rate) − shipping charged
Rates change, so confirm your category and Store plan on eBay’s selling fees page.
eBay fee examples
Example 1: a $40 item with $8 shipping
The buyer pays $48 in a standard category with no sales tax or promotion. The item cost you $15 and you pay $8 to ship it.
- Final value fee (13.6% of $48) $6.53
- Per-order fee $0.40
- Total fees $6.93
- Net payout $41.07
- Profit $18.07
- Margin 37.7%
- Break-even item price $19.08
Fees take 14.4% of the sale.
Example 2: the same item with a 5% Promoted Listings rate
Same numbers, with a 5% ad rate on a sale that comes from the ad.
- Ad fee (5% of $48) $2.40
- Total fees $9.33
- Profit $15.67
- Margin 32.7%
The ad takes $2.40, so profit falls from $18.07 to $15.67. Use the Promoted Listings calculator to find the highest ad rate you can afford.
Example 3: an order of $10
An $8 item with $2 shipping. Item cost $3, shipping cost $2.
- Final value fee (13.6% of $10) $1.36
- Per-order fee $0.30
- Total fees $1.66
- Profit $3.34
At $10 or less the order fee is 30 cents, and fees take 16.6% of the sale.
Example 4: the handbag threshold
A women’s handbag with no shipping charge, at two prices.
- Priced at $2,000: 15% + $0.40 $300.40
- Priced at $2,001: 9% + $0.40 $180.49
Because the lower 9% rate applies to the whole sale, the fee drops by $119.91 when the price crosses $2,000.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is charged on the full amount the buyer pays, so shipping, handling and sales tax are part of the base. Charging more for shipping does not avoid the fee, so treat shipping as revenue and cost it carefully. If you offer a faster or international option next to a cheaper domestic one, eBay uses the cheapest domestic shipping for the fee. For pricing strategy, see the markup calculator. To work out what to charge for shipping, use the eBay shipping calculator.
eBay fees vs Mercari, Poshmark, Depop and Etsy
Take a $40 item with $6 shipping paid by the buyer. eBay takes $6.66 (13.6% of $46 plus $0.40). Mercari takes $4.60 (10% of $46). Poshmark takes $8.00 (20% of the $40 listing price). Depop takes $1.97 in US payment processing (3.3% + $0.45) and has no selling fee.
Fees are not the whole story, because buyers, traffic and shipping rules differ. Run the same item through the Mercari fee calculator, the Poshmark fee calculator, the Depop fee calculator or the Etsy fee calculator, or see all four resale apps in the resale fee comparison.
Where an eBay fee calculator helps
Price your listings
Find the lowest price that still earns a profit after every fee.
Compare categories
See how a different category rate changes your payout.
Plan your ad rate
Check how much a Promoted Listings rate takes from your profit.
Judge a deal
Check whether an item is worth buying to resell.
eBay changes its fees, and Store plans and seller levels can alter them. Returns, refunds and income tax are not included. Related tools: eBay Promoted Listings Calculator, Etsy Profit Calculator, Payment Processing Fee Calculator and Mercari Fee Calculator.
eBay fee calculator FAQ
How much does eBay take from a sale?
In most categories eBay takes 13.6% of the total sale amount plus a $0.30 or $0.40 per-order fee. On a $48 sale that is $6.93, so you receive $41.07 before your own costs.
What percentage does eBay take?
13.6% on the first $7,500 of most sales, plus 2.35% on any amount above that. Some categories differ, for example 15.3% for books and music, 13.25% for trading cards and coins, and 6.7% for guitars. With the order fee, a $50 sale pays 14.4% in total.
What is the eBay final value fee?
It is the percentage eBay charges when an item sells. It applies to the total amount the buyer pays: item price, shipping and sales tax.
Does eBay charge a fee on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is charged on shipping and sales tax as well as the item price. On a $40 item with $8 shipping the fee is 13.6% of $48, which is $6.53.
What is the eBay per-order fee?
A fixed fee on each order: $0.30 when the order total is $10 or less and $0.40 when it is above $10. Sneakers sold at $150 or more do not pay it.
How much are eBay listing fees?
Most sellers get 250 free listings a month and then pay $0.35 per listing. The calculator does not include insertion fees, so add them if you list more than 250 items.
How do Promoted Listings fees work?
You set an ad rate on the listing. If a buyer clicks the promotion and buys, you pay that rate on the sale. If the sale does not come from the ad, you pay no ad fee. A 5% rate on a $48 sale costs $2.40.
Are there other eBay fees?
Yes, in some cases: a 1.65% international fee, an extra 6% on the final value fee if you are rated Below Standard, and a $20 fee per dispute you lose. The calculator covers the final value fee, order fee, ads and sales tax.
How do I find my break-even price?
Break-even is the item price at which profit is zero after fees, your item cost and your shipping cost. In Example 1 it is $19.08. The calculator shows it for you.