Calculate all the fees associated with selling on eBay along with costs and your profit, in seconds.
Selling on eBay is highly competitive, and one small mistake in pricing can eat away all your profit. Our eBay fee calculator by Sidekick Tools breaks down every single fee and cost so you can price confidently and protect your margins.
Start by entering your item sold price, item cost, shipping charges, shipping cost, and quantity — just like you would set up an eBay listing.
Choose your listing type, category, store subscription level, seller status, and any optional listing upgrades or promoted listings you’re using.
The calculator instantly shows insertion fee, final value fee, per‑order fee, upgrade fees, promoted listing fee, international fee, plus your total cost, profit, and profit margin.
Selling on eBay is highly competitive, and one small mistake in pricing can eat away all your profit. That’s why it’s important to understand and accurately calculate all the fees you’ll be paying before listing an item on eBay.
The eBay fee calculator by Sidekick Tools makes it simple for sellers like you to calculate every fee associated with selling on eBay.
The calculator goes beyond just the basic fee. It accurately breaks down every fee that you have to pay as a seller, including insertion fee, final value fee, per-order fee, upgrade fee, promoted listings fee, international fee, and even performance penalty.
Not only does the eBay fee calculator calculate eBay’s fees, but it also calculates all the costs as well, such as item cost, shipping cost, and other costs, along with your total profit and profit margin (percentage), instantly, giving you complete clarity on whether an item is worth listing on eBay.
| Category | Sub‑category | Final Value Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Most categories | — | First $7,500 – 13.6% Any amount over $7,500 – 2.35% |
| Books & Magazines | — | First $7,500 – 15.3% Any amount over $7,500 – 2.35% |
| Movies & TV | Movie NFTs | 5% |
| Everything Else | — | First $7,500 – 15.3% Any amount over $7,500 – 2.35% |
| Music | Music NFTs | 5% |
| Music | Vinyl Records | First $7,500 – 13.25% Any amount over $7,500 – 2.35% |
| Coins & Paper Money (except Bullion) | Bullion | Up to $7,500 – 13.6% Above $7,500 – 7% |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | Women > Women’s Bags & Handbags | Up to $2,000 – 15% Above $2,000 – 9% |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | Men > Men’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes | $150 sale or more – 8% (per order fee waived) Less than $150 – 13.6% |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | Women > Women’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes | $150 sale or more – 8% (per order fee waived) Less than $150 – 13.6% |
| Category | Sub‑category | Final Value Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Antiques | — | First $2,500 – 12.7% Over $2,500 – 2.35% |
| Art | Art NFTs | 5% |
| Everything Else | — | First $2,500 – 12.7% Over $2,500 – 2.35% |
| Books & Magazines | — | First $2,500 – 15.3% Over $2,500 – 2.35% |
| Cameras & Photo | All sub‑categories | First $2,500 – 12.7% Over $2,500 – 2.35% |
| Cell Phones & Accessories | Cell Phone Accessories | First $2,500 – 12.7% Over $2,500 – 2.35% |
| Everything Else | — | First $2,500 – 9.35% Over $2,500 – 2.35% |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | Women’s Bags & Handbags | Up to $2,000 – 13% Over $2,000 – 7% |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | Men’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes | $150+ sale – 7% (per‑order fee waived) Below $150 – 12.7% |
| Clothing, Shoes & Accessories | Women’s Shoes > Athletic Shoes | $150+ sale – 7% (per‑order fee waived) Below $150 – 12.7% |
The simplest and easiest way to calculate eBay selling fees is by using the eBay fee calculator by Sidekick Tools. Our free eBay fee calculator calculates all the fees associated with selling on eBay in seconds. It also calculates all the costs, profit margin, and total profit.
It’s simple. Start by entering item details like item sold price, item cost, shipping charges, and shipping cost. Next, enter the quantity of the item, followed by selecting the listing type.
Then select a category and your eBay store level from the drop‑down menu, and choose your seller status. In the “Optional Listing Upgrades” section, check any upgrades you’re using.
Finally, in “Additional Options”, enter your promoted listing percentage and any extra costs, and choose whether it’s an international sale and if sales tax should be included. The calculator will then instantly show you the full fee breakdown as well as your profit and cost summary.
For U.S. sellers, eBay fees usually fall between 12% and 15% of the sale price, which includes shipping and tax. The exact percentage depends on the product category and whether you have an eBay Store subscription.
You may also pay insertion fees if you exceed free listings, optional upgrade fees, promoted listings fee, international fee, and a per‑order fee.
On a $100 sale, eBay typically charges between 13.6% and 15% in final value fees, which is about $13.60 to $15. This fee can be lower if you have a store subscription or if you sell in categories with lower fees.
For a $10 sale on eBay, you’ll pay the standard percentage fee on the total sale amount, plus a $0.30 per‑order fee. The percentage fee is applied to the full transaction value, including item price, shipping, and any sales tax collected.
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