eBay US Fee Calculator 2025 - Calculate eBay.com Selling Fees
Free eBay US fee calculator. Calculate your exact final value fees (13.6%), per-order fees ($0.30-$0.40), and profit when selling on eBay.com in 2025.
The price the buyer pays (USD)
Leave 0 for free shipping
What you paid for the item
What you'll pay to ship
Total eBay United States Fees
$7.20
14.40% of sale
You Keep
$42.80
After eBay fees
Your Profit
$27.80
55.60% margin
ROI (Return on Investment)
278.00%
On $10.00 investment
Effective Fee Rate
14.40%
All fees combined
Fee Breakdown
Profit Calculation
💡 eBay United States Tips
• Standard final value fee is 13.6% + per-order fee
• Per-order fee: $0.30 for orders ≤$10, $0.40 for orders >$10
• International sales add 1.65% international fee
• Below Standard sellers pay 6% additional fee
• 250 free listings per month (more with eBay Store)
eBay US Fee Structure 2025
eBay.com (United States) charges sellers based on a final value fee plus a per-order fee. The fee structure varies by category, with most items falling under the standard 13.6% rate.
Standard eBay US Fees
| Fee Type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee | 13.6% | On total sale + shipping |
| Per-Order Fee | $0.30 - $0.40 | Based on order total |
| Insertion Fee | $0.35 | After 250 free listings |
| International Fee | 1.65% | For overseas buyers |
Category-Specific Final Value Fees
| Category | Fee Rate | Threshold Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most Categories | 13.6% | Standard rate |
| Books, Movies, Music | 15.3% | Higher rate for media |
| Coins & Paper Money | 13.25% | Slightly lower |
| Trading Cards, Comics | 13.25% | Collectibles rate |
| Jewelry & Watches (≤$5,000) | 15% | Lower threshold |
| Jewelry & Watches (>$5,000) | 9% | Above $5K |
| Sneakers (Authenticated, ≥$150) | 8% | With eBay authentication |
| Guitars & Basses | 6.7% | Musical instruments |
| Heavy Equipment | 3% | Large items |
| NFTs | 5% | Digital collectibles |
How eBay US Fees Are Calculated
- Final Value Fee: Percentage of (item price + shipping + tax)
- Per-Order Fee: Flat fee per checkout ($0.30 or $0.40)
- Total Fee: Final Value Fee + Per-Order Fee
Example: $100 Item with Free Shipping
- Final Value Fee: $100 × 13.6% = $13.60
- Per-Order Fee: $0.40 (order > $10)
- Total Fees: $14.00
- You Keep: $86.00
💡 Pro Tips for eBay US Sellers
- Use eBay labels: Get discounted USPS/UPS shipping rates
- Get a Store subscription: Reduces fees if you sell 50+ items/month
- Maintain Top Rated status: Earn fee discounts and better visibility
- Sell authenticated sneakers: Only 8% fee for sneakers ≥$150
- Avoid Below Standard: Adds 6% penalty to all sales
eBay Store Subscription Benefits (US)
| Store Level | Monthly Cost | Free Listings | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $7.95/mo | 250 | Casual sellers |
| Basic | $27.95/mo | 1,000 | Part-time sellers |
| Premium | $74.95/mo | 10,000 | Full-time sellers |
| Anchor | $349.95/mo | 25,000 | High-volume sellers |
Promoted Listings Fees
If you use Promoted Listings to boost visibility, you’ll pay an additional ad fee (typically 2-8% of sale price) when items sell through the ad.
International Selling from US
When selling to buyers outside the US:
- 1.65% international fee applies to the total sale
- Consider using eBay International Shipping program to simplify customs
- Currency conversion fee of 3% if you receive payment in another currency
Compare eBay US to Other Platforms
| Platform | Total Fees | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| eBay US | ~14% | Electronics, collectibles |
| Poshmark | 20% | Women’s fashion |
| Mercari | ~3% (0% selling fee) | General items |
| Depop | ~4% (0% selling fee) | Y2K, vintage fashion |
| 5% | Local, furniture |
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