United States
eBay Fee Calculator for United States
Estimate fees and profitability with source-linked assumptions. Results are planning estimates and should be checked against official platform and tax guidance.
Last Updated
2026-07-03
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Inputs
Basic estimate mode: start with price, cost, shipping, ads, and quantity.
Advanced options
Open only when you need platform-specific fees, tax, scenario notes, and saved-draft metadata.
Net profit
$14.94
Status
Profitable
Profit per unit
$14.94
Max ad spend
$18.94
Margin
30.5%
Fee rate
14.4%
Return on cost
55.3%
Break-even
$31.71
Break-even buffer
$17.29
Target price
$48.58
Target margin gap
0.5%
Target profit price
$54.86
Target profit gap
-$5.06
Estimate the selling price needed to reach either target with the current costs, fees, and platform options.
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Profit breakdown
Revenue, costs, fees, and remaining profit.
Price sensitivity
Net profit and margin if the selling price moves 30% below or above the current price.
| Selling price | Net profit | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| $34.30 | $2.24 | 6.5% |
| $39.20 | $6.47 | 16.5% |
| $44.10 | $10.70 | 24.3% |
| $53.90 | $19.17 | 35.6% |
| $58.80 | $23.40 | 39.8% |
| $63.70 | $27.64 | 43.4% |
Fee lines
Platform fee
Most categories: 13.6% up to 7,500; 2.35% above tier 1
$6.66
Payment processing
Per-order fee: 0.40 USD. Final value fee for most non-store categories; per-order fee is 0.30 for orders up to 10.00 and 0.40 above 10.00.
$0.40
Listing fee
No listing fee in this model
$0.00
Offsite ads
Not enabled
$0.00
Traceable formula
- Final value fee is calculated from the selected category tier table.
- For most modeled categories, the per-order fee is 0.30 USD for orders up to 10.00 and 0.40 USD above 10.00.
- Optional listing upgrades should be entered as ad or overhead cost for now.
Compliance note
eBay final value fees vary by category, store subscription, and order value. This model covers selected official non-store US category tiers and keeps optional listing upgrades separate.
FAQ
Why does eBay need category selection?
Many eBay fees are category-specific. The MVP default should be refined for your target categories.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for planning and educational use only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, or accounting advice. Platform policies and tax rules can change; use the official sources before making business decisions. Public policy references are linked for Fair Use context and remain owned by their respective publishers.