eBay Fee Calculator 2026: Final Value Fees, Per-Order Fee and Profit
Enter the sale price, shipping and sales tax, pick the category, and see eBay’s final value fee, the per-order fee and what you keep. Add your item and shipping costs to see the profit.
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How eBay calculates selling fees
eBay charges a final value fee when an item sells. It’s a percentage of the total amount of the sale, which eBay defines as the item price plus shipping, sales tax and other applicable fees, so tax the buyer pays still counts toward the fee. On top of that comes a per-order fee: $0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 for orders over $10.00.
| Category | Final value fee |
|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% up to $7,500 per item · 2.35% on the portion over $7,500 |
| Books, Movies & Music | 15.3% up to $7,500 · 2.35% over |
| Trading cards | 13.25% up to $7,500 · 2.35% over |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% up to $7,500 · 2.35% over |
| Sneakers $150 or more | 8% of the total, no per-order fee |
Example: a $50 item with $8 shipping and 8% tax
Total amount of the sale = $50 + $8 + $4.64 tax = $62.64. Final value fee = 13.6% × $62.64 = $8.52. Per-order fee = $0.40. Total eBay fees: $8.92. Because the tax goes to the state, you keep $50 + $8 − $8.92 = $49.08 before your own costs.
Listing (insertion) fees
eBay says most casual sellers list for free: you pay a $0.35 insertion fee per listing only after more than 250 listings a month.
FAQ
How much does eBay take from a sale?
For most categories, 13.6% of the total amount of the sale (up to $7,500 per item) plus a $0.30 or $0.40 per-order fee.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping and sales tax?
Yes. eBay calculates the final value fee on the total amount of the sale, including the item, shipping, sales tax and other applicable fees.
What is the eBay per-order fee?
$0.30 for orders of $10.00 or less and $0.40 for orders over $10.00.
What are eBay fees for trading cards?
13.25% on the total amount of the sale up to $7,500, and 2.35% on the portion over $7,500, plus the per-order fee.
Is it free to list on eBay?
For most casual sellers, yes: the $0.35 insertion fee applies once you list more than 250 items a month.
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