How much does eBay take from each sale?

For most US categories, eBay charges a 13.25% final value fee plus a $0.40 per-order fee, applied to the total sale (item + shipping). On a $100 + $10 shipping order, that works out to $14.98 — about 13.6% of the total.

Does eBay charge fees on shipping?

Yes. The final value fee percentage is calculated on the entire amount the buyer pays, including shipping and any sales tax you collect. This is the single biggest source of 'hidden' fees for new sellers who price their item and shipping separately.

How does the eBay free listing quota work?

Personal accounts get 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month across most categories. After that, each new listing costs $0.35. eBay Store subscribers get higher quotas — from 1,000 listings on the Starter plan to 100,000+ on the Enterprise plan.

What are the international selling fees on eBay?

If your buyer is registered outside your country (regardless of where the item ships), eBay adds an extra 1.65% international fee on top of the standard final value fee. This is in addition to any currency conversion costs from your payout provider.

Is an eBay Store subscription worth it?

Run the numbers: a Basic Store ($27.95/mo) gives you 1,000 free listings and trims insertion fees, but only pays off if you list more than ~150 paid listings/mo or rely on store-only features (vacation mode, custom storefront). For most casual sellers under 250 listings, the free quota is enough. Use this calculator to model your typical sale, then multiply by monthly volume and compare against the subscription cost — or sense-check your unit economics with our profit margin calculator.

eBay Fees Calculator (2026) — Final Value, Insertion & Store Fees

Free eBay fees calculator: estimate final value fees, insertion fees, per-order fees and international surcharges. See your real eBay take-home and net profit.

Last Updated: March 25, 2026

How to Use

Pick the category that matches your item — final value fee % varies by category.
Enter the sale price and shipping charged. eBay's final value fee applies to both.
Toggle the international surcharge on if your buyer is outside your home country, and the insertion-fee toggle if you've used up your 250 free monthly listings.
Cross-shopping marketplaces? Compare with our Amazon FBA calculator and Etsy fee calculator.

Formula Explained

Total Fees = (Sale Price + Shipping) × Category % + $0.40 per-order + International 1.65% (if any) + Insertion $0.35 (if over free quota)

Final Value Fee: = Percentage of item + shipping — 13.25% in most categories, 14.95% for books, 7% for new athletic shoes $150+
Per-Order Fee: = Flat $0.40 charged once per order on top of the final value fee
International Fee: = Extra 1.65% when the buyer's registered address is outside your home country
Insertion Fee: = $0.35 per listing after the first 250 zero-insertion-fee listings per month

Worked example: A $100 item with $10 shipping in 'Most categories': $110 × 13.25% = $14.58 + $0.40 = $14.98 in fees (≈13.6%). You receive $95.02.

eBay Fees Calculator (2026) — Final Value, Insertion & Store Fees

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