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Estimate net profit with eBay's standard US most-category fee: 13.6% up to $7,500, 2.35% above, and a $0.30 or $0.40 per-order fee. Buyer tax and category exceptions are excluded.

Standard US seller-fee schedule checked 2026-10-03. Official seller fees. Category, promotion, shipping, and tax treatment can change the final payout.

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US most categories: 13.6% to $7,500, then 2.35%; $0.30/$0.40 per order

Single-item US order without a Store discount; buyer tax and handling are excluded. Category and seller-status exceptions can change fees. Official seller fees (checked 2026-10-03).

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What you paid for the item

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What the buyer pays for the item

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$0 if free shipping. Most marketplaces charge fees on this too.

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What you pay for the label

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Box, tape, supplies, gas to thrift, etc.

Net profit

$20.48

ROI: 204.8%
Margin: 45.5%

Breakdown

Gross revenue (sale + shipping)
$45.00
− Cost basis
-$10.00
− Shipping cost
-$8.00
− Other costs
-$0.00
− eBay fees

13.6% × $45.00 + $0.40 per order = $6.52 (buyer tax excluded)

-$6.52
Net profit
$20.48

These are simplified US estimates, not marketplace quotes. Official sources and check dates appear above for eBay, Mercari, and Poshmark. Whatnot was checked in July 2026. Other marketplace tiers were not re-verified. Rates can vary by category, region, promotion, subscription, and seller status. Buyer tax and taxes on marketplace fees are not entered and are excluded. Always verify the marketplace's current fee schedule.

How eBay's fee structure actually works

For the standard US most-category schedule, the final value fee includes a percentage and a per-order charge. Buyer-paid shipping is included in the fee basis. This calculator omits unentered buyer tax, handling, category exceptions, Store discounts, and optional advertising fees.

The standard fee math for a typical fixed-price listing:

Category and subscription exceptions are not modeled here. The 13.6% base is for most categories, not every item. Check the official schedule for your category, subscription, and seller status.

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eBay fee calculator FAQs

How much does eBay charge in fees?
For most US categories without a Store discount, the final value fee is 13.6% on the sale total up to $7,500 per item, then 2.35% above that. Add $0.30 for orders of $10 or less, or $0.40 above $10. The official basis also includes buyer shipping, handling, and sales tax. This single-item estimate includes entered buyer shipping but excludes unentered tax and handling; category and seller-status exceptions can change the fee.
Why does eBay charge fees on shipping?
The official final value fee includes buyer-paid shipping in the sale total. For a $50 item plus $10 buyer shipping, the standard estimate before buyer tax is 13.6% of $60 plus $0.40, or $8.56. There is no separate payment-processing fee added to this standard final value fee.
Does an eBay Stores subscription save money?
Yes if you list 50+ items per month. Basic Store ($21.95/mo) drops most category fees by 1-2 percentage points and gives you 250 free fixed-price listings. Premium Store ($59.95/mo) goes lower. Math: at $5,000/mo gross, a 1% fee reduction saves $50/mo — Basic Store pays for itself. Below $2,000/mo gross, no Store is usually right.
What about Promoted Listings fees?
Promoted Listings Standard adds an ad fee (you pick — typically 2-15%) on top of the regular Final Value Fee. The ad fee only triggers when a buyer clicks your promoted link AND buys within 30 days. So a 5% promo rate on a $100 sale = $5 extra fee, but only on items that actually sold via the promotion. The ROI calculator above doesn't include promo fees by default — add them to the 'Other costs' field.
How do international sales affect eBay fees?
eBay International Standard Delivery and the Global Shipping Program add complexity. The buyer pays international shipping to eBay, then eBay handles cross-border logistics. The seller still pays the standard Final Value Fee plus a 1.65% International Fee on transactions to certain countries. For sourcing decisions targeting international buyers, add the 1.65% to your fee assumption.
What's the most common eBay fee mistake new sellers make?
Leaving out shipping, the per-order fee, or unentered buyer tax can change the estimate. On a $5 item plus $4 buyer shipping, the standard fee before tax is $1.52. Your profit also depends on the item cost, actual shipping cost, and any other expenses you enter; a percentage alone does not determine whether a sale is profitable.

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eBay Fee Calculator — US Fees and Profit Estimate