eBay Profit Calculator — True Net After All Fees
See exactly how much you keep after eBay's ~13.25% Final Value Fee, $0.30 per-order charge, shipping, and your cost of goods.
eBay Fee Breakdown (2026)
Final Value Fee (most categories)
13.25%Of total sale amount including shipping cost + $0.30 per order
Motors & Real Estate
2–7%Lower FVF for select high-value categories
Listing Fee
Free / $0.35250 free listings/month; $0.35 per listing beyond that
Promoted Listings
1–20%+Optional ad rate, only charged on promoted sales
International Fee
1.65%When buyer is located outside your country
Store Subscription
$4.95–$2,999.95/moOptional; reduces FVF for high-volume sellers
Example: $39.99 Item on eBay
Costs
Is eBay the Right Platform for You?
eBay is better when...
- You sell vintage, used, or collectibles
- Your item has a broad buyer pool
- You want auction-style pricing flexibility
- Your item ships well (not fragile/large)
eBay is worse when...
- 13.25% kills margins on low-price items
- You're selling new branded goods (brand risk)
- Buyer-favor policies create return losses
- Handmade items (Etsy audience is better)
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eBay Fees FAQ
What fees does eBay charge?▾
eBay charges a Final Value Fee (FVF) of up to 13.25% of the total sale amount (including shipping), plus a $0.30 per-order fee. Most categories are 13.25%; some like motors are lower. Payment processing is included in the FVF for managed payments sellers.
Does eBay charge a listing fee?▾
eBay gives all sellers 250 free fixed-price listings per month. Beyond that, it's $0.35 per listing. Auction listings and store subscribers have different limits.
What is eBay's managed payments fee?▾
eBay Managed Payments processes all transactions. The payment processing cost is included within the Final Value Fee — typically around 2.35% of the transaction.
How do I calculate profit on eBay?▾
Net Profit = Sale Price − Final Value Fee (up to 13.25% + $0.30) − Shipping Cost − Product Cost − Packaging Cost − Ad Spend (if using Promoted Listings).
What are eBay's Promoted Listings fees?▾
eBay Promoted Listings Standard charges you an ad rate (you set 1–20%+ of sale price) only when a buyer clicks your promoted listing and purchases within 30 days.