eBay Fee Calculator

Quick answer: On a $50 item with $5 shipping charged to the buyer, eBay fees are $7.88 and you receive $47.12 before your own costs. For most categories eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale amount (item, buyer-paid shipping and sales tax) plus a per-order fee of $0.30 on orders of $10 or less, or $0.40 above $10.

Item price ($)

Shipping charged to buyer ($)

Your item cost ($)

Your shipping label cost ($)

Current eBay fees (checked October 2026)

For most categories eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale amount (item, buyer-paid shipping and sales tax) plus a per-order fee of $0.30 on orders of $10 or less, or $0.40 above $10.

Some categories are higher or lower (guitars are lower, handbags and jewelry higher), Store subscribers get reduced rates, and the percentage drops on the portion above $7,500. This calculator uses the standard rate and does not model sales tax. Check eBay's category table for your item.

How this calculator works

Enter the item price, the shipping you charge the buyer, your item cost and your shipping label cost. The result shows total eBay fees, what you receive, your profit and your margin. Rates change, so confirm them on eBay's official fee page before big decisions.

Example: eBay fees at three price points

Shipping charged to buyer is $5.

Item price	eBay fees	You receive	Effective rate
$20	$3.80	$21.20	15.2%
$50	$7.88	$47.12	14.3%
$100	$14.68	$90.32	14.0%

How to protect your margin

On a $50 item the eBay fee is $7.88. If your item and shipping costs are $20 in total, your profit is $27.12. Price with the fee in mind, not after.

Frequently asked questions

How much does eBay charge in fees?

For most categories eBay charges a 13.6% final value fee on the total sale amount (item, buyer-paid shipping and sales tax) plus a per-order fee of $0.30 on orders of $10 or less, or $0.40 above $10.

How much will I receive on a $50 eBay sale?

With $5 shipping charged, fees are $7.88 and you receive $47.12 before your own costs.

Does eBay charge fees on shipping?

Yes. The final value fee applies to item price, buyer-paid shipping and sales tax.

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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 5, 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.