eBay Dropshipping Profit & Price Calculator (US & UK)
Enter what the product costs you on AliExpress, Amazon or Walmart, and this calculator shows the eBay fees, your net profit, your break-even price, and the list price you need for a target margin. eBay charges its final value fee on the whole sale, including postage and (in the US) sales tax, so a price that looks profitable on the supplier page often isn't. Free, no login, runs in your browser.
Built by DS Lister Pro. DS Lister Pro is a Chrome extension that drafts AliExpress and Amazon products into eBay listings; the seller reviews and publishes. This calculator works on its own and you don't need the extension to use it. Fee presets checked against eBay's own fee pages on .
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DS Lister Pro reads the AliExpress, Amazon or Walmart page, applies your fee and profit rules, and fills an eBay listing draft in your own browser session. You check every field and press List yourself. It doesn't place supplier orders or sync stock. Plans start with a paid trial.
Try DS Lister ProHow the calculation works
eBay calculates its fees on the total amount of the sale: item price + postage charged to the buyer + (US) sales tax. This calculator uses:
- Total sale = (item price + buyer postage) × (1 + sales tax %). UK prices already include VAT.
- Final value fee = total sale × fee % (US: 2.35% on any part above $7,500 for most categories) + per-order fee ($0.30/£0.30 if the order is 10.00 or less, $0.40/£0.40 if over 10.00).
- UK regulatory operating fee = 0.35% × total sale.
- Promoted Listings (general) = ad rate × total sale, only when the promoted item sells.
- UK VAT on fees: +20% on eBay fees if you're not VAT-registered.
- Net profit = what you keep from the buyer (excluding sales tax, and excluding output VAT if VAT-registered) − supplier cost − supplier shipping − other costs − eBay fees − ad fees − refund reserve.
- Find my price solves that equation for the item price that hits your target margin, then rounds up to the next .99.
Worked examples
| Scenario | eBay US | eBay UK (not VAT-registered) |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier cost (free shipping) | $12.50 | £9.00 |
| Item price, free postage | $29.99 | £24.99 |
| Final value fee | 13.6% = $4.08 | 12.9% = £3.22 |
| Per-order fee | $0.40 | £0.40 |
| Regulatory operating fee | n/a | 0.35% = £0.09 |
| Promoted Listings at 5% | $1.50 | £1.25 |
| VAT on eBay fees (20%) | n/a | £0.99 |
| Total eBay fees | $5.98 | £5.95 |
| Net profit | $11.51 (38.4%) | £10.04 (40.2%) |
Illustrative inputs, not typical results. Sales tax set to 0 in the US example; with tax collected on the order, the fee would be higher.
Fee assumptions and sources
| Assumption | Value used | Source (checked 7 Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| eBay US final value fee, most categories, no Store | 13.6% up to $7,500, 2.35% above | eBay: Selling fees |
| eBay US per-order fee | $0.30 (order ≤ $10), $0.40 (order > $10) | eBay: Selling fees |
| eBay US international fee | 1.65% of total sale (not using eBay International Shipping) | eBay: Selling fees |
| eBay UK business final value fee, most categories | 12.9% (many categories differ) | eBay UK: Fees for business sellers |
| eBay UK per-order fee | £0.30 (order ≤ £10), £0.40 (order > £10) from 12 Feb 2026 | eBay UK Seller Centre: Rate card change |
| eBay UK regulatory operating fee | 0.35% of total sale, subject to VAT | eBay UK: Fees for business sellers |
| Promoted Listings general fee base | Ad rate × total sale (item, postage, taxes) | eBay: Promoted Listings overview |
Not modelled: Store subscription rates, category-specific tiers, Below Standard surcharges, insertion fees beyond free allowances, currency conversion charges and UK international fees. eBay's US page states the seller currency conversion charge for US-registered sellers rises to 3.25% from 14 October 2026; it applies only when eBay converts your funds. If any of these apply to you, enter your own rate in the fee box.
What this calculator can't tell you
It can't tell you whether the product will sell, whether the supplier's price or stock will change after you list, or whether an item is allowed on eBay. Check eBay's dropshipping and product sourcing policy and VeRO before you list branded items. It doesn't give tax advice either.
FAQ
How do I calculate eBay dropshipping profit?
Net profit = what the buyer pays you (item + postage) − supplier cost − supplier shipping − other costs − eBay fees − ad fees − any refund reserve. eBay's final value fee is a percentage of the total sale (item, postage and, in the US, sales tax) plus a per-order fee.
What are eBay's fees for most categories in 2026?
As checked on 7 October 2026: eBay US (no Store) charges 13.6% of the total sale up to $7,500 for most categories, plus $0.30 per order of $10 or less or $0.40 per order over $10. eBay UK business sellers pay 12.9% in most categories plus a 0.35% regulatory operating fee and £0.30/£0.40 per order, with VAT on fees. Category rates differ.
Does eBay charge fees on postage and sales tax?
Yes. The final value fee is calculated on the total amount of the sale, which includes postage charged to the buyer and, in the US, sales tax. Promoted Listings general fees use the same base.
What price should I list an AliExpress product at on eBay?
Use Find my price: enter supplier cost, supplier shipping, fee rate, ad rate and your target margin. The calculator solves for the item price, then rounds up to .99. Then check it against sold listings for the same item, because a price that works for you still has to sell.
Do UK private sellers pay these fees?
No. eBay UK lists no final value fee for UK private sellers. Dropshipping is a business activity, so this calculator uses business-seller rates for the UK.
Is this calculator exact?
No, it's an estimate. Your real fees depend on category, Store subscription, seller level, international sales, currency conversion and promotions. Check eBay's fee pages and your invoices.
Related free tools and guides
- eBay title checker for supplier titles: clean an AliExpress or Amazon title down to a compliant 80-character eBay title.
- eBay dropshipping fees explained (UK and US)
- How to price AliExpress to eBay for profit
- eBay dropshipping break-even worksheet