4.8· 1,000+ sellers already automating their dropshipping· 1,000+ sellers already automatingFree eBay Fee Calculator. Know your profit before you list.
Current September 2026 rates for every category, store level and marketplace. Type a price, see exactly what eBay keeps and what you take home.
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+$14.32
Profit Margin
40.9%
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Calculate Your eBay Profit, Not Just Your Fees
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eBay Fee Rates by Category
US final value fee on the total sale (item plus shipping), no store vs Basic or higher store. Updated September 2026. Most categories charge 2.35% on the portion of a sale above $7,500 ($2,500 with a store).
| Category | No store | Basic+ store |
|---|---|---|
| Most Categories | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| Consumer Electronics | 13.6% | 9.35% |
| Computers & Tablets | 13.6% | 9.35% |
| Cell Phones & Accessories | 13.6% | 9.35% |
| Video Games & Accessories | 13.6% | 9.35% |
| Video Game Consoles | 13.6% | 7.35% |
| Books, Movies & Music | 15.3% | 15.3% |
| Collectibles & Trading Cards | 13.25% | 12.35% |
| Jewelry & Watches | 15% (9% over $5,000) | 13% |
| Musical Instruments | 13.6% | 10.35% |
| eBay Motors Parts | 13.6% | 11.5% |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Heavy Equipment | 3% | 2.5% |
Selling on eBay.co.uk or eBay.de? Rates there are different: use the eBay fee calculator UK or the eBay Gebührenrechner for Germany.
How Much Does eBay Take From a $100 or $1,000 Sale?
What eBay takes at common price points. Standard category, no store, no promoted listing: 13.6% of the sale plus the per-order fee ($0.30 on orders of $10 or less, $0.40 above). Add your product and shipping cost in the calculator above to see real profit.
| Sale total | Final value fee | Per-order fee | eBay keeps | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.36 | $0.30 | $1.66 | $8.34 |
| $25 | $3.40 | $0.40 | $3.80 | $21.20 |
| $50 | $6.80 | $0.40 | $7.20 | $42.80 |
| $100 | $13.60 | $0.40 | $14.00 | $86.00 |
| $250 | $34.00 | $0.40 | $34.40 | $215.60 |
| $500 | $68.00 | $0.40 | $68.40 | $431.60 |
| $1,000 | $136.00 | $0.40 | $136.40 | $863.60 |
| $2,500 | $340.00 | $0.40 | $340.40 | $2,159.60 |
Want the math behind these numbers? Read the eBay profit calculator guide with three dropshipping examples, or the full breakdown of every eBay fee.
How to Calculate eBay Fees: A Dropshipping Example
You list an item at $39.99 with free shipping, buy it from your supplier for $18.00, and promote the listing at 5%. Here is where the money goes.
- 1. Final value fee. 13.6% of the $39.99 total is $5.44. The fee is charged on everything the buyer pays, so if you charged shipping it would be included too.
- 2. Per-order fee. The order is over $10, so eBay adds $0.40.
- 3. Promoted listing fee. 5% of the sale is $2.00, charged only if the buyer came through the ad.
- 4. Total eBay fees. $7.84, which is 19.6% of the sale, well above the headline 13.6%.
- 5. Profit. $39.99 minus the $18.00 product cost and $7.84 in fees leaves $14.15, a 35.4% margin.
The promoted listing is the part sellers forget. Drop it to 2% and the same sale keeps $15.35. Run your own numbers in the calculator above.
When Does an eBay Store Pay for Itself?
A Basic store costs $27.95 month to month or $21.95 a month on a yearly plan, and lowers your final value fee. It pays for itself once the fee saving covers the subscription. A Starter store does not reduce final value fees.
| Category | Fee change | Break-even sales (monthly plan) | Break-even sales (yearly plan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most categories | 13.6% to 12.7% | $3,106 | $2,439 |
| Electronics, computers, phones, cameras, video games | 13.6% to 9.35% | $658 | $517 |
| Musical instruments | 13.6% to 10.35% | $860 | $676 |
| eBay Motors parts | 13.6% to 11.5% | $1,331 | $1,046 |
| Jewelry & watches | 15% to 13% | $1,398 | $1,098 |
Break-even is monthly sales in that category, fee saving only. A store also raises your free listing allowance from 250 to 1,000 or more, which matters if you list at volume. Full comparison in the eBay store subscription tiers guide.
eBay Fees for Sneakers, Sports Cards, Jewelry and Other Special Cases
A few categories do not follow the standard 13.6% rule. If you sell in one of these, check the rate before you price.
- Sneakers
- Athletic shoes that sell for $150 or more are charged 8% with no per-order fee. Under $150 they pay the standard 13.6%. The calculator uses the standard clothing rate, so it overstates fees on $150+ sneakers.
- Sports cards and trading cards
- 13.25% up to $7,500, then 2.35% on the rest. Pick "Collectibles & Trading Cards" in the calculator. Basic and higher stores pay 12.35%.
- Jewelry and watches
- 15% on sales of $5,000 or less and 9% on sales over $5,000. With a Basic or higher store: 13% and 7%.
- Guitars and basses
- 6.7%, one of the lowest rates on eBay, with or without a store.
- Video game consoles
- Standard 13.6% without a store, but only 7.35% with a Basic or higher store. Video games and accessories drop to 9.35%.
- Heavy equipment
- 3% up to $15,000, then 0.5%, plus a $20 insertion fee.
What This eBay Fee Estimate Does Not Include
The calculator covers the fees charged on every sale. These apply only in some situations, so add them yourself when they affect you.
- International fee
- 1.65% of the total sale when the buyer is outside the US.
- Insertion fees
- $0.35 per listing after your 250 free listings each month (more with a store).
- Sales tax
- eBay collects it from the buyer, but the final value fee is charged on the total including tax, so real fees run slightly higher than the item price suggests.
- Seller performance surcharges
- An additional 6% on final value fees if your account is Below Standard, and an additional 5% in categories where your "item not as described" rate is Very High.
- Dispute fee
- $20.00 when a buyer opens a payment dispute and you are found responsible.
- Currency conversion
- 3% when eBay converts your payout to another currency.
- Promoted Listings Advanced
- Cost-per-click campaigns are billed per click, not per sale, so they cannot be expressed as a percentage here.
- Shipping labels and returns
- Enter your real shipping cost in the calculator. Return shipping you cover is on top.
eBay Fee Guides
Deeper explanations of each part of the fee bill.
- How much eBay charges for selling in 2026
Every fee type explained with examples.
- eBay profit calculator guide
Three dropshipping scenarios worked through line by line.
- eBay store subscription tiers
Starter to Enterprise: prices, free listings and fee discounts.
- eBay Promoted Listings in 2026
How ad rates are charged and what changed this year.
- eBay payouts, holds and fees
When you get paid and what is deducted first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about eBay fees and how to calculate them.
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