eBay fee & profit calculator.
A free eBay fee calculator for Amazon-to-eBay sellers. Type in what you paid and what you’ll sell it for, and it shows exactly what eBay takes — category final value fee, fixed order fee, ad rate, shipping, VAT and today’s exchange rate — and what actually lands in your account. Same engine that runs inside ArbiKey. No sign-up.
Fees follow eBay's published rates. Adjust any field — everything recalculates instantly.
This is one listing. What about the other 200?
ArbiKey runs this math on your whole catalogue, tracks every sale, and tells you what you actually kept — in your own currency.
How to Use This eBay Profit Calculator
This free eBay profit calculator is designed for Amazon to eBay arbitrage sellers who need accurate profit figures before listing — and honest numbers after selling. Here's how to get the most out of it:
- Select your marketplace — choose eBay US, UK, DE, CA or AU. Currency and fee rates update automatically.
- Select your category — eBay final value fees vary by category. Most categories sit at 13.25%, but Jewellery (15.55%) and Books (14.95%) are higher. Choose the closest match.
- Enter your Amazon cost — the price you paid or will pay to source the item.
- Enter your eBay selling price — what you plan to list at, or what it actually sold for.
- Add shipping — your actual postage and packaging cost, not what the buyer pays.
- Add promoted listing % — if you use eBay promoted listings, enter your ad rate (typically 2–12%). This gets deducted from your net.
The calculator shows your real net profit — not gross margin, not sale price, but what actually lands in your account after every deduction.
eBay Fee Breakdown for Amazon to eBay Arbitrage Sellers (2026)
For the full arithmetic behind these numbers — why the fee applies to the shipping you collected, why the fixed per-order charge decides low-ticket margins, and how to solve backwards for a list price — see how eBay fees actually work.
Most arbitrage sellers underestimate how much eBay actually takes. Here's every fee you need to account for when calculating your Amazon to eBay profit margin:
| Fee type | Rate | Applied to | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Value Fee (FVF) | 9%–15.55% | Total sale amount incl. shipping | Biggest cost — always check your category rate |
| Fixed order fee | $0.30 per order | Every transaction | Matters on low-value items |
| International fee | 1.65% | Sales to international buyers | Easy to forget, adds up fast |
| Promoted listings | 2%–12% | Sale amount, only when item sells | Optional but common — factor it in |
| Payment processing | Included in FVF | Managed payments (since 2021) | No separate PayPal fee anymore |
| Exchange rate spread | 1%–3% | Cross-currency payouts | Often invisible until you check your bank |
⚠️ Critical: eBay's final value fee applies to the total transaction value — including what the buyer pays for shipping. If you charge £4 postage, eBay takes 13.25% of that too.
What Is Amazon to eBay Arbitrage?
Amazon to eBay arbitrage is a reselling model where you source products on Amazon and sell them at a higher price on eBay, keeping the difference as profit after fees. Also called retail arbitrage or online arbitrage, it works because prices for the same item can vary significantly between platforms at any given time.
A successful Amazon to eBay arbitrage operation typically involves three things:
Product research
Finding items where eBay prices exceed Amazon prices by enough to cover all fees and still deliver a target margin — typically 15–25%.
Accurate fee calculation
Calculating real net profit after eBay final value fees, shipping, VAT, promoted listings and exchange rates — before you buy, not after.
Profit tracking
Recording actual sale results against your projections, so you know which products and categories are genuinely profitable at scale.
What Is a Good Profit Margin for eBay Arbitrage?
Target margins vary by seller and product type, but here's a practical benchmark used by experienced Amazon to eBay arbitrage sellers:
| Margin | Verdict | Risk level | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 10% | ❌ Skip it | High | One price change or return wipes your profit |
| 10%–15% | ⚠️ Marginal | Medium | Only works at high volume with stable products |
| 15%–25% | ✅ Good | Low–Medium | Sweet spot for most Amazon to eBay arbitrage sellers |
| 25%–40% | ✅ Strong | Low | Usually niche products with less competition |
| 40%+ | 🚀 Exceptional | Very low | Rare — check your numbers, then buy everything you can |
Remember: these margins should be calculated on net profit — after every fee, not on the gross difference between Amazon and eBay prices. Many sellers think they're at 20% margin and are actually at 5%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this eBay calculator free, and does it include my Amazon cost?
Yes to both. It is a free eBay calculator with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you use it. Unlike eBay’s own fee estimator, it takes what you paid your supplier as an input, so it reports net profit rather than just what eBay will deduct. It also applies the category final value fee, the fixed per-order fee, your Promoted Listings ad rate, shipping, VAT and the live European Central Bank exchange rate.
Is Amazon to eBay arbitrage still profitable in 2026?
Yes — but margins are tighter than they were five years ago. Competition has increased and eBay's fee structure has become more complex with managed payments. Sellers who use accurate fee calculators and track real net profit consistently outperform those who estimate. The model still works well for sellers targeting 15–25% net margins on well-researched products.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes. eBay's final value fee applies to the total transaction amount — item price plus whatever the buyer pays for shipping. This catches many sellers off guard. If your item sells for £30 and you charge £4 shipping, eBay takes 13.25% of £34, not £30. Our calculator accounts for this automatically.
What eBay categories have the lowest fees?
Heavy Equipment and certain Business & Industrial categories carry lower rates (around 3%). Most consumer categories sit between 12.9% and 13.25%. Jewellery & Watches and Books & Media are among the highest at 15.55% and 14.95% respectively. Always check the current rate for your specific category before listing.
How does the exchange rate affect my eBay profit?
If you source from Amazon US and sell on eBay UK (or vice versa), the exchange rate at payout can be 1–3% different from when you listed. Over hundreds of transactions this adds up significantly. This calculator uses live ECB rates so your cross-border calculations reflect what you'll actually receive, not a rate that was accurate last week.
What's the difference between margin and ROI in eBay selling?
Margin is your net profit as a percentage of the sale price. ROI (return on investment) is your net profit as a percentage of what you paid for the item. Example: buy for £20, sell for £30, net profit £5. Margin = 5/30 = 16.7%. ROI = 5/20 = 25%. Both matter — ROI tells you how efficiently you're using your capital.
Do I need to create an account to use this calculator?
No. This calculator is completely free with no signup required. For sellers who want to track their full catalogue, save calculations, monitor price history and see sales analytics across multiple stores, ArbiKey offers a free plan for up to 30 products — also with no card required.
Track Your Whole Catalogue, Not Just One Listing
This calculator gives you the answer for one product. ArbiKey runs the same calculation across your entire inventory, tracks every sale, and tells you your real monthly profit — across every store, in your own currency.