eBay Fee Calculator: Know Your Real Profit
Selling on eBay comes with several fees that quietly eat into your profit. The most significant is the Final Value Fee, charged as a percentage of your total sale (item price plus shipping). This calculator estimates those fees so you know exactly what you will take home.
Understanding eBay Fees
The main fees sellers pay on a typical transaction are:
- Final Value Fee — 13.25% of the total sale (most categories) up to $7,500, then 2.35% above
- Per-order fee — $0.40 per transaction
- Insertion fee — $0.35 per listing (often waived for your first 250 listings each month)
Example Calculation
Item sold for $50 with $8 shipping, item cost $20, shipping cost $5:
- Total sale: $50 + $8 = $58
- Final value fee: $58 x 13.25% + $0.40 = $8.09
- Insertion fee: $0.35
- Total fees: $8.44
- Net profit: $58 - $8.44 - $20 - $5 = $24.56
FAQ
What percentage does eBay take in 2025?
eBay typically takes 13.25% of the total sale amount in most categories, plus a $0.40 per-order fee.
Do I pay fees on shipping?
Yes. The Final Value Fee is calculated on the item price plus any shipping charges paid by the buyer.
Are insertion fees refundable?
No, insertion fees are charged per listing whether or not the item sells.
Disclaimer: Fee rates vary by category and seller status. This estimate is for general reference only.