eBay Fee Calculator

Estimate eBay's fees on a sale and your profit after shipping and item cost. Pick the category, because fee rates differ.

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eBay final value fees by category (US)

CategoryFinal value fee
Most categories13.6% up to $7,500, then 2.35%
Books, movies & TV, music (not vinyl)15.3% up to $7,500, then 2.35%
Coins & paper money (not bullion)13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35%
Guitars & basses6.7% up to $7,500, then 2.35%
Jewelry (not watches)15% up to $5,000; 9% if over $5,000
Watches, parts & accessories15% up to $1,000, 6.5% to $7,500, 3% above
Women's bags & handbags15% up to $2,000; 9% if over $2,000
Athletic shoes13.6% under $150; 8% at $150+ with no per-order fee

Plus a per-order fee of $0.40 ($0.30 if the total is $10 or less). The fee is calculated on the total sale amount, including shipping and sales tax.

Example

An item sells for $60 with $8 shipping and 7% sales tax: the total is $72.76. The final value fee is 13.6% of that, $9.90, plus $0.40, so eBay keeps $10.30. You receive $57.70 (eBay passes the sales tax on to the state).

How to keep more of each sale

  • Price shipping accurately; undercharging comes straight out of your profit.
  • Use a modest promoted listing rate only for items that need visibility.
  • If you sell a lot, compare eBay Store subscriptions, which reduce fees in many categories.

Also selling with PayPal invoices? Use the PayPal fee calculator. To price for a target margin, try the markup calculator.

Last reviewed October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How much does eBay take from a sale?

For most categories, eBay charges a final value fee of 13.6% of the total sale amount up to $7,500 (2.35% on the part above that), plus a per-order fee of $0.40 (or $0.30 for orders of $10 or less). Some categories have different rates, like 15.3% for books and media or 6.7% for guitars.

Does the eBay fee include shipping and tax?

Yes. The final value fee is charged on the total amount the buyer pays, including the item price, shipping, handling and sales tax. That is why the calculator asks for the shipping you charge.

Are there listing fees?

Most sellers get 250 free listings a month; after that, insertion fees are usually $0.35 per listing. Optional upgrades and Promoted Listings cost extra. A store subscription can lower final value fees and give more free listings.

What is the promoted listings fee?

Promoted Listings General charges an ad rate you choose (for example 2% to 10%) of the total sale, but only when a buyer purchases after clicking your ad. Enter your ad rate to include it.

Are these fees current?

They reflect eBay's published US fees for private and business sellers without a store as of 2026. eBay updates fees periodically and some categories have special rules, so check eBay's fee page for unusual items.