eBay fee calculator
In a typical eBay category, the final value fee is 13.25% of the total amount of the sale plus $0.30 — so a $100 sale costs $13.55 and leaves $86.45. Category rates genuinely differ on eBay, so treat this as the mainstream case and check your category before listing.
Rates checked Oct 2026 — always confirm on the provider's official fee page. Fees are rounded to the nearest cent, the way the platforms round them.
How the eBay fee works
eBay's main seller charge is the final value fee, calculated on the total amount of the sale — item price plus shipping and handling the buyer pays. Most everyday categories (clothing, electronics accessories, home goods and similar) sit around 13.25% plus a small per-order flat fee, which is the rate this calculator uses.
Some categories are priced very differently: books and media run lower, while certain business and industrial categories carry their own schedules, and optional listing upgrades and promoted listings add more. That spread is exactly why eBay sellers price category by category instead of using one markup.
eBay rates at a glance
| Component | Percent | Flat fee |
|---|---|---|
| Final value fee (typical category) | 13.25% | $0.30 |
Rates vary by category, seller type and account standing, and eBay adjusts its fee schedule periodically. Rates checked Oct 2026 — always confirm your category's current rate on eBay's official seller fees page before listing.
What eBay takes from $10, $100 and $1,000
| You charge | eBay fee | You receive | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $1.63 | $8.37 | 16.30% |
| $100.00 | $13.55 | $86.45 | 13.55% |
| $1,000.00 | $132.80 | $867.20 | 13.28% |
Flat fees are why small payments lose the largest share: on a $10 charge the fixed part alone can outweigh the percentage. If your typical ticket is small, the effective-rate column — not the headline rate — is the number to plan around.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eBay take from a $100 sale?
At the typical-category rate of 13.25% + $0.30, the final value fee is $13.55 and you receive $86.45. Your own category may be higher or lower.
Is the eBay fee charged on shipping too?
Yes. The final value fee is a percentage of the total amount of the sale, which includes the shipping and handling charged to the buyer.
Do store subscriptions change the fee?
Store subscriptions mainly reduce insertion fees and can slightly change final value fees in some categories. The calculator uses the non-store typical rate; check your seller dashboard for your exact schedule.
What about the per-order flat fee?
eBay adds a small fixed amount per order (30 cents at the typical tier used here; higher-value orders can carry a larger flat component). It is included in the calculator's total.