eBay Profit Calculator
eBay takes about 13.25% of the total order plus a per-order fee in most categories. This eBay calculator shows what you actually keep — start from an eBay sold listing price, subtract fees, cost and shipping, and read the net.
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- Selling fee: About 13.25% of the total order (item price plus shipping) in most categories.
- Payment processing: Included in the final value fee — there is no separate processing charge.
- Shipping: Seller-paid on most listings unless you charge the buyer separately.
Worked example
Sell for $100.00 an item you bought for $15.00. Total fees come to about $13.55, leaving roughly $63.45 net profit before shipping supplies and taxes.
Run your own numbers in the free profit calculator — pick the platform, enter your cost and sale price, and see net profit, margin and ROI instantly. Nothing is saved and no account is needed.
What to watch out for
- The final value fee applies to shipping too, so free shipping is not free — price it in.
- Store subscriptions lower the percentage slightly at volume; below ~50 sales a month it rarely pays for itself.
- Promoted Listings ad rates come off the top of your margin, on top of the 13.25%.
- Start from eBay sold listings, not active asking prices: search the item, open Filters, enable Sold items, and sort by Ended recently. Take the middle cluster and drop the outliers.
- A sold listing price is the gross order amount — the seller kept roughly 13.25% plus the per-order fee less than the figure shown. That gap is exactly what this calculator makes visible.
Know the sold price before you buy
Fees only matter if the item sells for what you expect. FlipAI lets you take a photo of any item or scan its barcode to instantly see real sold prices from eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Amazon, and more — so you can check what it's worth before you commit.
Looking for the full eBay fee schedule instead of the profit math? The eBay fee calculator lists final value fees by category, Store subscription tiers, Promoted Listings ad rates and every seller surcharge.
Selling collectibles locally avoids eBay fees altogether, though shops buy below market — worth comparing against the net above: sell sports cards near me, Pokémon cards, comic books, coins, vinyl records, Funko Pops.
More tools: profit calculator, listing generator, all reseller tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
About 13.25% of the total order amount including shipping in most categories, plus a per-order fee. Payment processing is bundled into that fee.
How do I calculate eBay profit?
Sale price minus item cost, minus the ~13.25% final value fee on item plus shipping, minus the per-order fee, minus your shipping cost. The free FlipAI profit calculator handles it.
How do I find eBay sold listings?
Search the item on eBay, open Filters, and switch on Sold items. Sort by Ended recently so you are reading current demand, then take the middle cluster of prices rather than the highest or lowest result.
Why use eBay sold listings instead of active listings?
Active listings show what sellers hope to get; sold listings show what buyers actually paid. Pricing off active listings is the single most common reason an item sits unsold for months.
Is there a free eBay calculator?
Yes. This eBay calculator is free, runs in your browser, needs no account, and stores nothing you enter. For the underlying fee rates by category, Store tier and ad rate, see the eBay fee calculator.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total order, which includes what the buyer pays for shipping.
What is a good profit margin on eBay?
30% or better net margin after fees and shipping. Below 20% leaves no room for returns or a mispriced buy.