eBay Fee Calculator
Enter what it sells for and what it cost you. You get eBay's fee for the category, the per-order fee, your Promoted Listings cost, what lands in your account and your real profit and ROI — with the fees eBay.com charges in October 2026.
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Scan an item freeHow eBay fees are calculated
The fee is on the total, not the price
eBay's final value fee is charged on everything the buyer pays: the item price, the shipping you charge and the sales tax. Free shipping lowers the fee — but you pay the label.
Category decides the rate
Most things pay 13.6%. Books and music pay 15.3%, cards and coins 13.25%, guitars 6.7%; sneakers of $150 or more pay 8% with no per-order fee; bags, jewelry and watches have their own bands.
Then the per-order fee
$0.40 per order, or $0.30 when the order total is $10 or less.
Your profit
What eBay pays out, minus the shipping label, what you paid for the item and any other costs (packaging, mileage).
eBay fees at common prices
| Sale price | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.66 | $8.34 |
| $20.00 | $3.12 | $16.88 |
| $25.00 | $3.80 | $21.20 |
| $50.00 | $7.20 | $42.80 |
| $75.00 | $10.60 | $64.40 |
| $100.00 | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| $150.00 | $20.80 | $129.20 |
| $200.00 | $27.60 | $172.40 |
| $300.00 | $41.20 | $258.80 |
| $500.00 | $68.40 | $431.60 |
| $1,000.00 | $136.40 | $863.60 |
Most categories, free shipping, no sales tax. With shipping charged or tax, the fee is on that total too — use the calculator.
A $100 sale on eBay, by category
| Category | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories (electronics, toys, home, clothing…) | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| Books, movies & music (not vinyl records) | $15.70 | $84.30 |
| Trading cards, comics & coins (not bullion) | $13.65 | $86.35 |
| Sneakers (athletic shoes) | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| Women's bags & handbags | $15.40 | $84.60 |
| Jewelry (not watches) | $15.40 | $84.60 |
| Watches, parts & accessories | $15.40 | $84.60 |
| Guitars & basses | $7.10 | $92.90 |
eBay.com fees (October 2026)
| Most categories | 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500, then 2.35% above |
|---|---|
| Per-order fee | $0.40 (orders over $10) · $0.30 (orders of $10 or less) |
| What "total sale" means | Item price + the shipping the buyer pays + sales tax |
| Books, movies & music (not vinyl) | 15.3% up to $7,500 |
| Trading cards, comics, coins | 13.25% up to $7,500 |
| Sneakers | 8% at $150 or more, no per-order fee · 13.6% under $150 |
| Women's bags | 15% up to $2,000 · 9% above |
| Jewelry (not watches) | 15% up to $5,000 · 9% above |
| Watches, parts & accessories | 15% up to $1,000 · 6.5% from $1,000 to $7,500 · 3% above |
| Guitars & basses | 6.7% up to $7,500 |
| Promoted Listings | The ad rate you choose, on the sale total, when the sale comes through the ad |
| Below Standard sellers | +6% on final value fees (eBay seller standards) |
Source: eBay — Selling fees. Fees change — check the marketplace before you rely on a number.
FAQ
How much does eBay take from a sale?
For most categories on eBay.com: 13.6% of the total sale (item price, shipping and sales tax) up to $7,500, plus $0.40 per order ($0.30 for orders of $10 or less). On a $50 item with $8 shipping and no tax, that is $7.89 + $0.40 = $8.29.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is on the total the buyer pays, including the shipping you charge and the sales tax. With free shipping there is no shipping in the total — but the label comes out of your pocket.
Does eBay charge its fee on sales tax?
Yes, sales tax is part of the total the fee is calculated on, even though eBay collects and pays the tax itself. Add your buyers' usual tax rate for an exact number; the US average is roughly 7%.
Are Promoted Listings fees extra?
Yes. With Promoted Listings you pay the ad rate you set on top of the final value fee, when the sale comes through the ad. Enter your ad rate to see it.
What is a good profit margin on eBay?
Many resellers aim to at least double their money on cheap items (100% ROI) and accept a lower ROI on expensive, fast-selling ones. What matters is the profit in dollars after fees, shipping and the time it takes to sell.
How do I know what it will sell for?
Look at sold listings, not asking prices. FlipTip does it from one photo: it identifies the item, pulls its real completed eBay sales and shows this same math with a buy-or-skip verdict.