Ebay Payout Calculator

Reviewed by: David Chen, CFA
Certified Financial Analyst and E-commerce Specialist

Instantly determine your true profit and net payout after all eBay fees, shipping costs, and item costs. This calculator provides a transparent breakdown of your earnings.

1. Sale Price ($)

2. Shipping Charged to Buyer ($)

3. eBay Final Value Fee Rate (%)

4. eBay Final Value Fee Fixed Component ($)

5. Shipping Label Cost (Your Cost) ($)

6. Item Cost (Cost of Goods Sold – COGS) ($)

Your Estimated Net Payout/Profit is:

$0.00

eBay Payout Calculator Formula

1. Final Value Fee (FVF) Calculation:

FVF = (Sale Price + Shipping Charged) × (FVF Rate / 100) + FVF Fixed Component

2. Total Fees:

Total Fees = FVF + Shipping Label Cost

3. Net Payout (Profit):

Net Payout = Sale Price + Shipping Charged – Total Fees – Item Cost

Formula Sources: 1. eBay Selling Fees Overview 2. eBay Managed Payments Fee Structure

Variables Explained

Sale Price: The price the buyer pays for the item itself.
Shipping Charged to Buyer: The amount the buyer pays you for shipping. This is included in the FVF calculation base.
FVF Rate (%): The percentage rate of the Final Value Fee, which covers both the sale and payment processing.
FVF Fixed Component ($): The small, fixed fee portion of the Final Value Fee (e.g., $0.30 per order).
Shipping Label Cost: The actual cost you pay for the shipping label to mail the item.
Item Cost (COGS): Your cost to acquire or manufacture the item sold.

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What is the eBay Payout Calculator?

The eBay Payout Calculator is an essential tool for sellers to accurately predict their final profit from a transaction. Since eBay’s fee structure (Final Value Fees) applies not only to the item price but often to the total sale amount, including shipping, manual calculations can be complex and time-consuming.

This tool consolidates all necessary inputs—sale price, shipping charges, item cost, FVF rate, and shipping label cost—into one simple interface. The resulting Net Payout figure allows sellers to determine effective pricing strategies, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and maintain healthy profit margins across all listings.

How to Calculate eBay Payout (Example)

Let’s use an example: Selling Price $200, Shipping Charged $15, FVF Rate 13.25%, FVF Fixed $0.30, Shipping Cost $12, Item Cost $80.

Calculate the Final Value Fee (FVF Base): Add the Sale Price ($200) and Shipping Charged ($15) for a total of $215.
Apply the FVF Percentage: $215 × 13.25% = $28.49.
Add the FVF Fixed Component: $28.49 + $0.30 = $28.79 (Total FVF).
Calculate Total Fees: Add Total FVF ($28.79) and Shipping Label Cost ($12). Total Fees = $40.79.
Determine Gross Revenue: Sale Price ($200) + Shipping Charged ($15) = $215.
Calculate Net Payout (Profit): Gross Revenue ($215) – Total Fees ($40.79) – Item Cost ($80) = $94.21.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does the Final Value Fee (FVF) apply to shipping?

eBay applies the FVF to the total sale amount, which includes the item price and the shipping charges. This prevents sellers from listing items cheaply and inflating shipping costs to avoid fees.

What is the typical FVF rate?

The rate varies significantly based on the product category. Most categories fall between 12.9% and 15%, plus a fixed component (usually $0.30). Always check the official eBay fee page for the current rate for your specific category.

Is the Item Cost (COGS) required?

While the Item Cost is not required for eBay’s internal fee calculation, it is crucial for determining your true profit. Without factoring in COGS, you only calculate the gross payout before accounting for your initial investment.

Does the calculator include tax?

No, this calculator focuses on the seller’s net profit based on fees and costs. Sales tax (or VAT) is collected and remitted by eBay directly, and generally does not impact the seller’s final net profit, though it is included in the FVF calculation base.

eBay Payout Calculator