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eBay Fee Calculator

Every eBay sale loses a slice to fees. Enter the sale price, shipping you charge and the rate for your category to see the final value fee, payment processing, insertion fee and the net amount you actually take home.

Estimates only. This tool is provided for educational purposes and is not financial advice. It models the figures you enter — it does not know your credit terms, local taxes, or fees. Talk to a licensed adviser before making a decision.

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How to use the eBay fee calculator

  1. Enter the item price you plan to sell for.
  2. Enter the shipping you will charge the buyer.
  3. Enter the final value fee rate for your category (most are 13.25%).
  4. Enter the payment processing rate (2.35%) and any insertion fee.
  5. Read your net payout after every fee.

Worked example

A $50 item with $10 shipping is a $60 total sale. The 13.25% final value fee is $7.95, payment processing (2.35% + $0.30) is $1.71, and a $0.35 insertion fee leaves a net payout of $49.99.

The formula

Gross = Price + Shipping

FV fee = Gross x FVF rate

Processing = Gross x PP rate + PP fixed

Net = Gross - FV fee - Processing - Insertion

Rates differ by category and change over time. Check your eBay invoice for the exact percentages before relying on a number, and remember store subscribers often pay lower insertion fees.

Frequently asked questions

What is the eBay final value fee?

It is a percentage of the total amount the buyer pays (item plus shipping) that eBay keeps on each sale. Most categories use 13.25%.

Are payment processing fees separate?

Yes. Under managed payments eBay also takes a payment processing fee, typically 2.35% plus a small fixed amount per order.

Does shipping get charged a fee too?

Yes. The final value fee and processing fee apply to the total the buyer pays, which includes the shipping you charge.

How can I lower my eBay fees?

Opening a store lowers insertion fees and can reduce final value rates at higher volume; bundling items and avoiding cancellations also helps.

Is the net payout what I receive?

It is the sale minus the fees shown. Tax, returns and any promoted-listing upgrades are not included here.

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