eBay Profit Calculator
Fee calculators stop at fees. This one goes one step further: enter what you paid for the item, and see actual profit after eBay's final value fee, per-order fee and your cost of goods.
| Fee line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Final value fee — eBay: selling fees (official)Verified 2026-10-18 ↗ | −$13.60 |
| Per-order fee (order > $10) — eBay: selling fees (official)Verified 2026-10-18 ↗ | −$0.40 |
| Insertion fee 250 free listings/month, then $0.35 | −$0.00 |
| Fees total | −$14.00 |
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From fee to profit
“You keep” is what eBay pays out. Profit is what's left after the money you spent on the goods — and, if you track it separately, shipping labels you buy, packaging and the prorated cost of returns. This calculator subtracts item cost; everything else stays yours to add in the spreadsheet template.
| Step | Example ($100 sale, $40 cost) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Order total | $100.00 | item + buyer shipping + tax |
| − eBay fees | −$14.00 | official ↗ Verified 2026-10-18 ↗ |
| = Payout | $86.00 | what lands in your bank |
| − Item cost | −$40.00 | your input |
| = Profit | $46.00 | 46% margin on sale price |
Fee basics, in one table
Full category tiers and edge cases live on the eBay fee calculator page. The short version:
| Component | Rule | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Final value fee | 13.6% most categories · category tiers apply | 2026-10-18 ↗ |
| Per-order fee | $0.30 orders ≤ $10 · $0.40 orders > $10 | 2026-10-18 ↗ |
| Insertion fee | 250 free listings/month · $0.35 after | 2026-10-18 ↗ |
Don't forget the tax side
Profit is also what the IRS cares about. The 2026 federal 1099-K threshold is >$20,000 and >200 transactions — but you owe income tax on profit whether or not a form shows up. eBay 1099-K rules explained →
FAQ
How is profit different from payout?
Payout is the sale minus eBay fees. Profit subtracts what you paid for the item (and any other costs you track). This calculator shows both.
Does this include shipping label costs?
eBay labels you buy are deducted from your payout separately; model them by raising the item cost, or track them in the spreadsheet template.
Are the fee rates current?
Yes — verified against eBay's official selling fees page, versioned v2026.10.2, verified Oct 18, 2026. Every fee line links to its source.
Is this calculator free?
Yes — free, no account, runs entirely in your browser.
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