eBay Fee Calculator
Use this calculator to estimate the various fees you'll incur when selling an item on eBay, helping you determine your potential net payout.
Understanding eBay Seller Fees
Selling on eBay can be a lucrative venture, but understanding the various fees involved is crucial for accurate pricing and profitability. eBay's fee structure can seem complex, but it generally breaks down into a few key components.
1. Final Value Fees (FVF)
The Final Value Fee is eBay's primary commission. It's calculated as a percentage of the total sale amount, which includes the item price, the shipping amount charged to the buyer, and any sales tax collected by eBay. The percentage varies significantly based on the item's category and whether you have an eBay Store subscription. For most categories, it ranges from approximately 12.9% to 15% for non-store subscribers, often with a maximum fee cap for very high-priced items.
Example: If an item sells for $100, shipping is $10, and sales tax is $8, the FVF would be calculated on $118. If the FVF percentage is 13.25%, the fee would be $118 * 0.1325 = $15.64.
2. Promoted Listings Standard Ad Rate
This is an optional fee that sellers pay to increase the visibility of their listings. When you use Promoted Listings Standard, you set an ad rate (a percentage of the item's sale price). You only pay this fee if a buyer clicks on your promoted listing and purchases the item within 30 days. The ad rate is applied to the item's sale price plus the shipping amount charged to the buyer (excluding sales tax).
Example: Using the previous example, if the item price is $100 and shipping is $10, and you set a 5% ad rate, the Promoted Listing fee would be ($100 + $10) * 0.05 = $5.50.
3. Managed Payments Fees
Since eBay transitioned to Managed Payments, they handle all payment processing. This service comes with its own fee, which typically consists of a percentage of the total sale amount (item price + shipping + sales tax) plus a fixed amount per order. For most categories, this is around 12.9% + $0.30 per order.
Example: For the $118 total sale amount (item + shipping + tax), the Managed Payments fee would be ($118 * 0.129) + $0.30 = $15.22 + $0.30 = $15.52.
Calculating Your Net Payout
To determine your net payout from eBay (before considering your cost of goods and actual shipping expenses), you subtract all these fees from the item price plus the shipping charged to the buyer. The sales tax collected by eBay is passed directly to the relevant tax authorities and is not part of your revenue or payout.
By using the calculator above, you can input your specific item details and fee percentages to get a clear estimate of your total eBay fees and the net amount you can expect to receive from a sale. This helps in setting competitive prices and ensuring your selling efforts remain profitable.
Example Calculation:
Let's use the following realistic scenario:
- Item Sale Price: $100.00
- Shipping Charged to Buyer: $10.00
- Sales Tax Collected by eBay: $8.00
- Final Value Fee Percentage: 13.25%
- Promoted Listing Standard Ad Rate: 5.00%
- Managed Payments Fee Percentage: 12.90%
- Managed Payments Fixed Fee: $0.30
1. Total Sale Amount (for FVF & Payment Processing Base):
$100.00 (Item Price) + $10.00 (Shipping) + $8.00 (Sales Tax) = $118.00
2. Final Value Fee:
$118.00 * 13.25% = $15.64
3. Promoted Listing Fee:
($100.00 (Item Price) + $10.00 (Shipping)) * 5.00% = $5.50
4. Managed Payments Fee:
($118.00 * 12.90%) + $0.30 = $15.22 + $0.30 = $15.52
5. Total eBay Fees:
$15.64 (FVF) + $5.50 (Promoted) + $15.52 (Managed Payments) = $36.66
6. Net Payout (before your own costs):
($100.00 (Item Price) + $10.00 (Shipping)) – $36.66 (Total Fees) = $73.34
This example demonstrates how the calculator helps you quickly sum up all the fees to understand your actual earnings per sale.