eBay Selling Fees Calculator
Calculation Results
Total Sale Amount: $0.00
eBay Final Value Fee: $0.00
Payment Processing Fee: $0.00
Promoted Listing Fee: $0.00
Other Fixed Costs: $0.00
Total Fees: $0.00
Net Revenue (after fees & seller shipping): $0.00
Profit: $0.00
Please enter valid numbers for all fields.
'; return; } // Ensure non-negative values for percentages and fixed costs itemPrice = Math.max(0, itemPrice); buyerPaidShipping = Math.max(0, buyerPaidShipping); sellerShippingCost = Math.max(0, sellerShippingCost); itemCost = Math.max(0, itemCost); ebayFVFPercent = Math.max(0, ebayFVFPercent); ebayFVFFixed = Math.max(0, ebayFVFFixed); promotedListingRate = Math.max(0, promotedListingRate); otherFixedCosts = Math.max(0, otherFixedCosts); // 1. Total Sale Amount (what the buyer pays) var totalSaleAmount = itemPrice + buyerPaidShipping; // 2. eBay Final Value Fee // Calculated on the total amount the buyer pays (item price + shipping) var ebayFVF = (totalSaleAmount * (ebayFVFPercent / 100)) + ebayFVFFixed; // 3. Payment Processing Fee (Managed Payments) // Also calculated on the total amount the buyer pays (item price + shipping) var paymentProcessingFee = (totalSaleAmount * (paymentFeePercent / 100)) + paymentFeeFixed; // 4. Promoted Listings Fee (Standard) // Calculated on the item's final sale price (excluding shipping) var promotedListingFee = (itemPrice * (promotedListingRate / 100)); // 5. Total Fees var totalFees = ebayFVF + paymentProcessingFee + promotedListingFee + otherFixedCosts; // 6. Net Revenue (after all fees and seller's actual shipping cost) var netRevenue = totalSaleAmount – totalFees – sellerShippingCost; // 7. Profit (after all costs including item cost) var profit = netRevenue – itemCost; // Display results document.getElementById('totalSaleAmountResult').innerText = '$' + totalSaleAmount.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('ebayFVFResult').innerText = '$' + ebayFVF.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('paymentFeeResult').innerText = '$' + paymentProcessingFee.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('promotedListingFeeResult').innerText = '$' + promotedListingFee.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('otherFixedCostsResult').innerText = '$' + otherFixedCosts.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('totalFeesResult').innerText = '$' + totalFees.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('netRevenueResult').innerText = '$' + netRevenue.toFixed(2); document.getElementById('profitResult').innerText = '$' + profit.toFixed(2); } // Calculate on page load with default values window.onload = calculateEbayFees;Understanding eBay Selling Fees
Selling on eBay can be a lucrative venture, but understanding the various fees involved is crucial for accurately calculating your potential profit. This eBay Selling Fees Calculator helps you break down the costs associated with each sale, ensuring you price your items effectively and maximize your earnings.
Key Fee Components Explained:
1. Item Selling Price & Buyer Paid Shipping
These two figures combine to form the "Total Sale Amount" – the full amount the buyer pays. Most of eBay's percentage-based fees are calculated on this total, not just the item's price. It's important to factor in shipping costs, even if you offer "free shipping" (meaning you absorb the cost).
2. Seller's Actual Shipping Cost
This is the real cost you incur to ship the item. While the buyer might pay a certain amount for shipping, your actual cost could be higher or lower. This directly impacts your net revenue and profit.
3. Cost of Item (for seller)
This is what you originally paid for the item you're selling. Including this allows the calculator to determine your true profit after all expenses.
4. eBay Final Value Fee (FVF)
This is eBay's primary selling fee. It consists of a percentage of the total sale amount (item price + buyer-paid shipping) plus a fixed amount per order. The percentage varies significantly based on the item's category, whether you have an eBay Store subscription, and your seller performance. For most categories without a store, it typically ranges from 10% to 15%, plus a fixed $0.30 per order.
Example: If an item sells for $50 with $5 shipping, and the FVF is 12.9% + $0.30, the FVF would be ($55 * 0.129) + $0.30 = $7.095 + $0.30 = $7.395.
5. Payment Processing Fee (Managed Payments)
Since eBay transitioned to Managed Payments, they handle payment processing directly. This fee is also calculated as a percentage of the total sale amount (item price + buyer-paid shipping) plus a fixed amount per order. For most sellers in the US, this is around 2.9% + $0.30 per order.
Example: Using the same $55 total sale amount, with a 2.9% + $0.30 payment fee, it would be ($55 * 0.029) + $0.30 = $1.595 + $0.30 = $1.895.
6. Promoted Listings Ad Rate
eBay offers "Promoted Listings" to increase visibility. If you opt for this, you set an ad rate percentage. This fee is applied to the item's final sale price (excluding shipping) if a buyer purchases your item after clicking on your promoted listing within 30 days. This is an optional but often effective way to boost sales.
Example: If the item price is $50 and your ad rate is 5%, the Promoted Listing Fee would be $50 * 0.05 = $2.50.
7. Other Fixed Costs
This field allows you to account for any additional fixed costs not covered by the main fees. This could include optional listing upgrades (e.g., bold title, subtitle, gallery plus), packaging materials, or other miscellaneous expenses related to the sale.
How to Use the Calculator:
- Enter Item Selling Price: The price you expect your item to sell for.
- Enter Buyer Paid Shipping: The amount the buyer pays for shipping. If you offer free shipping, enter 0.
- Enter Seller's Actual Shipping Cost: The actual cost you pay to ship the item.
- Enter Cost of Item: What you paid for the item.
- Adjust eBay Final Value Fee Percentage: Update this based on your item's category and store subscription.
- Adjust eBay Final Value Fee Fixed Amount: Usually $0.30.
- Adjust Promoted Listings Ad Rate: If you use promoted listings, enter your chosen ad rate. Enter 0 if not applicable.
- Enter Other Fixed Costs: Add any other fixed expenses.
- Click "Calculate Fees" to see a detailed breakdown of your total fees, net revenue, and profit.
Example Calculation:
Let's say you sell a vintage toy:
- Item Selling Price: $50.00
- Buyer Paid Shipping: $5.00
- Seller's Actual Shipping Cost: $5.00
- Cost of Item: $20.00
- eBay FVF Percentage: 12.9%
- eBay FVF Fixed Amount: $0.30
- Promoted Listings Ad Rate: 5.0%
- Other Fixed Costs: $0.00
Based on these inputs, the calculator would show:
- Total Sale Amount: $55.00
- eBay Final Value Fee: $7.39
- Payment Processing Fee: $1.90
- Promoted Listing Fee: $2.50
- Other Fixed Costs: $0.00
- Total Fees: $11.79
- Net Revenue: $38.21 ($55.00 – $11.79 – $5.00)
- Profit: $18.21 ($38.21 – $20.00)
This calculator is an essential tool for any eBay seller looking to gain a clear understanding of their profitability per listing.