Use this calculator to estimate your net profit and payout after eBay and payment processing fees. Enter your item's sale price, shipping details, and costs, along with the applicable fee rates.
eBay Fees
Payment Processing Fees (e.g., Managed Payments)
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function calculateEbayProfit() {
var itemPrice = parseFloat(document.getElementById('itemPrice').value);
var shippingCostCharged = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingCostCharged').value);
var shippingCostActual = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shippingCostActual').value);
var itemCost = parseFloat(document.getElementById('itemCost').value);
var ebayFinalValueFeeRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('ebayFinalValueFeeRate').value);
var ebayFixedFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById('ebayFixedFee').value);
var paymentProcessingFeeRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('paymentProcessingFeeRate').value);
var paymentProcessingFixedFee = parseFloat(document.getElementById('paymentProcessingFixedFee').value);
if (isNaN(itemPrice) || isNaN(shippingCostCharged) || isNaN(shippingCostActual) || isNaN(itemCost) ||
isNaN(ebayFinalValueFeeRate) || isNaN(ebayFixedFee) || isNaN(paymentProcessingFeeRate) || isNaN(paymentProcessingFixedFee)) {
document.getElementById('ebayResult').innerHTML = 'Please enter valid numbers for all fields.';
return;
}
// Calculate Total Sale Price (what the buyer pays)
var totalSalePrice = itemPrice + shippingCostCharged;
// Calculate eBay Fees
// eBay's Final Value Fee is typically calculated on the total sale amount (item price + shipping)
var ebayPercentageFee = totalSalePrice * (ebayFinalValueFeeRate / 100);
var totalEbayFees = ebayPercentageFee + ebayFixedFee;
// Calculate Payment Processing Fees (e.g., eBay Managed Payments)
// These are also typically calculated on the total sale amount
var paymentProcessingPercentageFee = totalSalePrice * (paymentProcessingFeeRate / 100);
var totalPaymentProcessingFees = paymentProcessingPercentageFee + paymentProcessingFixedFee;
// Total Fees
var totalFees = totalEbayFees + totalPaymentProcessingFees;
// Net Payout (what you receive before your own costs)
var netPayout = totalSalePrice – totalFees;
// Net Profit (what you keep after all costs)
var netProfit = netPayout – shippingCostActual – itemCost;
document.getElementById('ebayResult').innerHTML =
'Total Sale Price:$' + totalSalePrice.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Total eBay Fees:$' + totalEbayFees.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Total Payment Processing Fees:$' + totalPaymentProcessingFees.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Total Fees Deducted:$' + totalFees.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Net Payout (Before Your Costs):$' + netPayout.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Actual Shipping Cost:$' + shippingCostActual.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Item Cost:$' + itemCost.toFixed(2) + '' +
'Your Net Profit:$' + netProfit.toFixed(2) + '';
}
Understanding eBay Fees and Maximizing Your Profit
Selling on eBay can be a lucrative venture, but understanding the various fees involved is crucial for accurately calculating your profit. Many sellers overlook these costs, leading to lower-than-expected returns. This eBay Seller Profit Calculator helps you get a clear picture of your potential earnings by factoring in all the common fees.
The Components of eBay Fees
When you sell an item on eBay, several fees are typically deducted from your sale. These generally fall into two main categories:
1. eBay Final Value Fees
This is the primary fee eBay charges for a successful sale. It's usually a percentage of the total sale amount, which includes the item's selling price and any shipping costs the buyer pays. The percentage varies significantly based on the item's category. For most categories, it hovers around 12-15%, but it can be lower for high-value items or specific categories like real estate. There's often a maximum fee cap for very expensive items.
Example: If you sell an item for $50 and charge $5 for shipping, and the final value fee rate is 12.9%, eBay will calculate 12.9% of $55 ($50 + $5).
2. Fixed Per-Order Fee
In addition to the percentage-based final value fee, eBay often charges a small fixed fee per order, typically around $0.30. This fee applies to each transaction, regardless of the item's price.
Payment Processing Fees (eBay Managed Payments)
Since eBay transitioned to its own Managed Payments system, sellers no longer deal directly with PayPal for most transactions. Instead, eBay handles the payment processing. Similar to PayPal's previous model, eBay's Managed Payments also incurs fees. These typically consist of:
Percentage Fee: A percentage of the total sale amount (item price + shipping), often around 2.9%.
Fixed Fee: A small fixed fee per transaction, usually $0.30.
These fees are comparable to what PayPal used to charge and are deducted before your payout is sent to your bank account.
Other Costs to Consider for True Profit
While the calculator focuses on eBay and payment processing fees, remember to factor in your own costs for a complete profit analysis:
Actual Shipping Cost: The real cost you pay to ship the item, which might be more or less than what you charged the buyer.
Cost of Item: What you originally paid for the item you're selling. This is crucial for determining your true profit margin.
Packaging Supplies: Boxes, bubble wrap, tape, labels, etc.
Listing Upgrades: Optional fees for bold titles, subtitles, gallery plus, etc. (less common now with good free options).
Returns/Refunds: The cost associated with processing returns.
How to Use the Calculator Effectively
Item Sale Price: Enter the price you expect your item to sell for.
Buyer Paid Shipping: Input the shipping cost you charge the buyer.
Actual Shipping Cost: Enter the actual amount you will pay to ship the item.
Cost of Item: Input what you paid for the item.
eBay Final Value Fee Rate (%): Find the current rate for your item's category on eBay's fee structure page. The default is a common rate, but verify for accuracy.
eBay Fixed Fee per Order ($): This is usually a standard small amount.
Payment Processing Fee Rate (%): The percentage charged by eBay Managed Payments.
Payment Processing Fixed Fee per Order ($): The fixed amount charged by eBay Managed Payments.
By inputting these values, the calculator will provide you with your total fees, net payout (what eBay sends to you), and your ultimate net profit after all your costs are considered. This tool empowers you to price your items strategically and ensure your eBay selling is truly profitable.