Use the eBay Sales Calculator to quickly determine your net profit after all fees and costs. Maximize your return by knowing exactly what you’ll walk away with on every sale.
eBay Sales Calculator
eBay Sales Calculator Formula
Total eBay Fees = [(Sale Price + Shipping Charged) * (FVF Rate / 100)] + Fixed Fee
Variables Explained
The calculator uses several key variables to accurately model your final transaction profitability:
- Sale Price: The listing price of the item itself.
- Item Cost (COGS): Cost of Goods Sold; your initial investment in the item.
- Shipping Charged to Buyer: The amount the buyer pays for shipping.
- Shipping Cost Paid by Seller: The actual postage cost you incur.
- eBay FVF Rate (%): The percentage rate of the Final Value Fee (FVF), applied to the total sale amount.
- eBay Fixed Fee ($): The fixed amount of the Final Value Fee (usually $0.30).
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What is the eBay Sales Calculator?
The eBay Sales Calculator is an essential tool for sellers to pre-determine the financial outcome of a listing before it sells. Since eBay’s Final Value Fees (FVF) are based on the total sale amount (including the item price and any shipping charges), calculating profit manually can be complex and prone to error.
By inputting your primary financial variables—the selling price, your original item cost, and shipping details—the calculator instantly models the total fees deducted by eBay and the marketplace’s payment processor. This allows for strategic pricing decisions, ensuring that every sale generates a desired profit margin rather than just breaking even or incurring a loss.
How to Calculate eBay Profit (Example)
- Determine Gross Revenue: Add the Item Sale Price ($50.00) and the Shipping Charged to Buyer ($5.00) to get $55.00.
- Calculate Variable FVF: Multiply the Gross Revenue ($55.00) by the FVF Rate (e.g., 13.25%). $55.00 * 0.1325 = $7.29.
- Calculate Total eBay Fees: Add the Fixed Fee ($0.30) to the Variable FVF ($7.29) to get Total Fees of $7.59.
- Calculate Total Costs: Sum the Item Cost ($10.00), Shipping Cost ($6.50), and Total eBay Fees ($7.59). Total Costs = $24.09.
- Determine Net Profit: Subtract the Total Costs ($24.09) from the Gross Revenue ($55.00). Net Profit = $30.91.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the eBay Final Value Fee charged on shipping?
Yes. eBay’s Final Value Fee is generally calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the item price, shipping, and any other handling charges. This is why using a calculator that includes the shipping charged to the buyer is critical for accuracy.
What is COGS in this calculator?
COGS stands for Cost of Goods Sold. This is your acquisition cost for the item (what you paid for it). Including this ensures you calculate the true Net Profit, factoring in your initial investment.
What happens if my shipping cost is less than what the buyer paid?
The difference is considered profit. The calculator handles this by adding the “Shipping Charged to Buyer” to your revenue and subtracting the “Shipping Cost Paid by Seller” from your revenue.
Do I need to include sales tax?
No. eBay generally handles the collection and remittance of sales tax on behalf of the seller, and it is usually not included in the amount on which the Final Value Fee is calculated.