Shipping economics
eBay Shipping Cost Calculator
Free shipping can raise conversion but eats margin; charged shipping can suppress bids. This model shows your true net under both strategies, using editable carrier rates.
Reviewed by BoringToolsKit · September 1, 2026 · Example rates, editable — not carrier quotes.
How the estimate works
Net profit = sale price + shipping charged − item cost − eBay fees (final value % + per-order) − label cost. Label cost uses the billable-weight model: max(actual, DIM ÷139) through an editable rate table.
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Your net profit
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Rate tables below are editable example defaults for modeling, not carrier quotes. Actual prices vary by negotiated rates, surcharges, and season. Confirm final cost with the carrier before shipping.
Formula and assumptions
Net = price + shipping charged − item cost − fees − label. Label from billable weight (DIM ÷139) through editable example rates ($5.85 ≤1 lb, $7.20 ≤2 lb, $9.45 ≤5 lb, $12.60 above — replace with your carrier rates). Fees: final value % on the total amount of the sale + per-order fee.
eBay Shipping Cost Calculator questions
Should I offer free shipping on eBay?
Free shipping improves search visibility (eBay factors it in) but the cost comes out of margin. Model both: set shipping charged to 0 and raise your price, then compare net.
Does eBay charge fees on shipping?
Yes — the final value fee applies to the total amount of the sale, including shipping the buyer pays. The model applies the % to price + shipping charged.
How is this different from the eBay fee calculator?
The eBay fee calculator covers fees in depth; this adds the shipping-label cost side and billable-weight modeling. Use both for the full margin picture.