eBay Fee & Profit Calculator
Work out your eBay final value fees, net payout, profit, margin, ROI and break-even price — for 14 eBay sites, business and private sellers.
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Fee rates checked September 17, 2026 · ebay.co.uk fee page ·
Chrome extension — coming soon
The Chrome extension is built and in review. The Chrome extension puts these numbers under the price on eBay listing pages, so you can check a deal while you browse.
- Shows your profit and net payout directly on any eBay listing page, under the price
- Reads the item price, postage and category from the listing, so there is nothing to type
- Remembers what each item cost you, per listing
- Works while you browse search results and source stock, without opening a second tab
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How eBay fees actually work
Most eBay fee calculators multiply your sale price by one flat percentage. eBay does not work that way. The final value fee changes with the category you list in, drops to a lower rate above certain sale prices, and is charged on the postage and tax the buyer pays as well as the item price. On top of that sit a per-order fee, the regulatory operating fee, Promoted Listings, an international fee based on where your buyer lives, and — for business sellers — VAT on eBay's own fees.
This calculator follows those rules for each marketplace separately, using the rates published on each site's own eBay seller fee page. Pick your eBay site, say whether you sell as a business or a private seller, choose the category, then enter what the item sold for and what it cost you. You get the fee breakdown line by line, what eBay will actually pay out, and the profit, margin and ROI on the sale.
Two numbers matter most when you are sourcing stock. The break-even price is the lowest you can sell at without losing money once fees and postage are counted. The target price tells you what to list at to hit a profit or margin you have decided on. Both are shown as you type, so you can check a deal before you buy rather than after the item sells.
Private sellers should check the seller type toggle. Since eBay dropped selling fees for private sellers in the UK, Germany, France and Italy, a domestic sale on those sites costs you nothing in final value fees — but international sales still carry a fee, and business sellers on the same sites pay the full rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take from a sale?
It depends on the site, the category and your seller type. On eBay UK a business seller pays 10.9% of the total sale in most categories, plus a 30p or 40p per-order fee and a 0.35% regulatory operating fee. On eBay US it is 13.6% up to $7,500 plus a $0.30–$0.40 per-order fee. Some categories are much lower — UK trainers over £100 are 7%, US sneakers over $150 are 8% with no per-order fee — and some are higher, such as 14.9% on UK jewellery. The calculator applies the rate for the exact category you pick.
Does eBay charge fees on postage?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes the postage the buyer pays and any tax. That is why the calculator asks for postage charged separately from your actual postage cost: the first increases the fee base, the second is your own expense.
Do private sellers pay eBay fees?
In the UK, Germany, France and Italy private sellers pay no final value fee on domestic sales — buyers pay a protection fee instead. International sales still attract a fee, for example 3% for UK private sellers shipping outside the UK. In Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium private sellers do still pay a final value fee. Switch the seller type at the top of the calculator to see your case.
What is a good profit margin on eBay?
Resellers commonly aim for 30% or more net margin after fees and postage, or a 100% return on what they paid for the item. The right number depends on how fast the item sells and how much of your time it takes. Use the target margin field to work backwards: enter the margin you want and the calculator gives you the price to list at.
Is the break-even price the same as my cost?
No, and this is where sellers lose money. If an item cost you £20 and postage costs £3, you need roughly £26 on eBay UK to break even, because eBay's fees come out of the sale price too. The calculator solves for that price, including per-order fees and any ad rate you have set.
Are these fee rates current?
Every rate was copied from that marketplace's own eBay seller fee page, and the date it was last checked is shown under the calculator. eBay changes fees a few times a year, so treat the result as a close estimate and check eBay's fee page — linked on this page — before making a big decision.
Do I need the Chrome extension?
No. The calculator on this page is complete and free, with no sign-up. The extension is for convenience while you browse: it puts the same numbers directly on eBay listing pages and remembers your costs per item.
Updates
v1.1.0 · September 18, 2026
All 14 eBay marketplaces, business and private seller fees, international and regulatory fees, optional VAT on fees, and dark mode. Rates re-checked against eBay's fee pages on 17 September 2026.
v1.0.0 · September 17, 2026
First release: eBay UK and US final value fees by category, net payout, margin, ROI and break-even price.
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