Calculate your precise eBay fees and net profit margins instantly.
No Store (Standard)
Basic Store or Higher
Most Categories (13.25%)
Books & Media (14.95%)
Select Electronics (8.00%)
Clothing & Shoes (13.25%)
Jewelry & Watches (15.00%)
Total Revenue (incl. shipping):$0.00
eBay Final Value Fee:$0.00
Promoted Listing Fee:$0.00
Total Expenses:$0.00
Net Profit:$0.00
Margin (%):0%
Understanding eBay Seller Fees
Selling on eBay is a powerful way to reach millions of customers, but understanding the fee structure is crucial for maintaining a profitable business. Most new sellers are surprised to find that eBay's "Final Value Fee" applies not just to the item's price, but also to the shipping charges and sales tax paid by the buyer.
How the Calculation Works
Our eBay Seller Calculator uses the most current 2024 fee structures. Here is the logic behind the numbers:
Final Value Fee: For most categories, this is 13.25% for standard sellers and approximately 12.35% for store subscribers.
Fixed Fee: eBay charges a flat $0.30 per order.
Sales Tax Impact: Because eBay calculates fees based on the "Total Amount of Sale" (which includes taxes), we include an estimated tax field to ensure your profit calculation is as accurate as possible.
Promoted Listings: If you use eBay's advertising, that percentage is applied to the final sale price of the item.
Example Profit Breakdown
If you sell a vintage camera for $100 and charge $10 for shipping:
1. Total sale price = $110.00.
2. eBay Fee (13.25% of $110) = $14.58.
3. Fixed fee = $0.30.
4. Total eBay Fees = $14.88.
5. If the item cost you $50 and shipping cost $10, your net profit would be: $110 – $14.88 – $50 – $10 = $35.12.
Tips to Increase Your eBay Profit
To maximize your margins, consider these strategies:
Open an eBay Store: If you do high volume, the monthly subscription pays for itself through reduced final value fee percentages.
Optimize Shipping: Use eBay's discounted shipping labels instead of paying retail rates at the post office.
Watch Ad Rates: Promoted listings are great for visibility, but high ad rates can quickly eat your entire margin. Start with 2-3% and scale based on performance.
function calculateEbayProfit() {
// Inputs
var soldPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('soldPrice').value) || 0;
var shippingCharged = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingCharged').value) || 0;
var itemCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('itemCost').value) || 0;
var shippingPaid = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingPaid').value) || 0;
var ebayStore = document.getElementById('ebayStore').value;
var category = document.getElementById('category').value;
var promotedListing = parseFloat(document.getElementById('promotedListing').value) || 0;
var salesTaxRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('salesTax').value) || 0;
// 1. Total Buyer Amount (Sold Price + Shipping + estimated Sales Tax)
var grossRevenue = soldPrice + shippingCharged;
var estimatedTaxAmount = grossRevenue * (salesTaxRate / 100);
var totalAmountForFee = grossRevenue + estimatedTaxAmount;
// 2. Determine Fee Percentage based on Category and Store Status
var feePerc = 0.1325; // Default
if (ebayStore === 'none') {
if (category === 'books') feePerc = 0.1495;
if (category === 'electronics') feePerc = 0.08;
if (category === 'jewelry') feePerc = 0.15;
} else {
// Store rates are generally lower
feePerc = 0.1235;
if (category === 'books') feePerc = 0.1495;
if (category === 'electronics') feePerc = 0.07;
if (category === 'jewelry') feePerc = 0.13;
}
// 3. Calculate Final Value Fee
var ebayFvf = (totalAmountForFee * feePerc) + 0.30;
// 4. Calculate Promoted Listing Fee (Calculated on Sold Price)
var promoFee = soldPrice * (promotedListing / 100);
// 5. Total Expenses
var totalExpenses = ebayFvf + promoFee + itemCost + shippingPaid;
// 6. Net Profit
var netProfit = grossRevenue – totalExpenses;
// 7. Margin
var margin = (grossRevenue > 0) ? (netProfit / grossRevenue) * 100 : 0;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('results').style.display = 'block';
document.getElementById('resRevenue').innerText = '$' + grossRevenue.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('resEbayFee').innerText = '$' + ebayFvf.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('resPromoFee').innerText = '$' + promoFee.toFixed(2);
document.getElementById('resExpenses').innerText = '$' + totalExpenses.toFixed(2);
var profitEl = document.getElementById('resProfit');
profitEl.innerText = '$' + netProfit.toFixed(2);
if (netProfit >= 0) {
profitEl.className = 'result-value profit-positive';
} else {
profitEl.className = 'result-value profit-negative';
}
document.getElementById('resMargin').innerText = margin.toFixed(2) + '%';
}