eBay Clothing Profit Calculator
Estimate profit, margin and return on investment for clothing items sold on eBay after fees, shipping and item costs.
Overview
The eBay Clothing Profit Calculator helps you estimate how much you may keep from a clothing sale after item cost, shipping, eBay fees and other selling expenses. It is useful for checking whether a resale item looks profitable before you list it or accept an offer.
How it works
The calculator adds your sale price and shipping charged to find total revenue received from the buyer. It then applies the eBay fee percentage to that revenue, adds any fixed fee, and combines those fees with your item cost, shipping cost and other expenses. Net profit is the remaining amount after all costs. Profit margin shows profit as a share of revenue, while ROI shows profit relative to what you paid for the item.
How to use this calculator
- 1Enter the price you expect the item to sell for.
- 2Add the amount you will charge the buyer for shipping.
- 3Enter your own shipping cost for postage or labels.
- 4Fill in the item cost and any other selling costs.
- 5Add your estimated eBay percentage fee and fixed fee.
- 6Review your estimated profit, margin and ROI.
Example Calculation
Expected sale price
$40
Item cost
$10
Shipping charged to buyer
$8
Your shipping cost
$7
eBay fee rate
13%
Fixed fee per order
$0
Other costs
$2
Net profit
$22.34
If a jacket sells for $40 and the buyer pays $8 shipping, with a $10 item cost, $7 shipping cost, 13.25% eBay fee, $0.30 fixed fee and $2 other costs, the estimated net profit is about $22.34.
Frequently asked questions
What does this eBay clothing profit calculator estimate?
It estimates net profit, profit margin, ROI, total fees and total costs for a clothing sale on eBay.
Should I include shipping charged to the buyer?
Yes. If the buyer pays shipping, include that amount because it is part of the money you receive before paying your own shipping cost and fees.
What costs should go into other costs?
You can include packaging, promoted listing costs, cleaning, repairs, storage supplies or any other per-item selling expense.
Does this calculator include taxes or returns?
No. It does not automatically include sales tax, income tax, refunds, returns or chargebacks unless you add them manually to other costs.
How is ROI calculated here?
ROI is calculated as net profit divided by item cost, expressed as a percentage.
Why might my actual profit be different?
Actual profit may differ because final value fees, payment fees, shipping rates, discounts, refunds and promotional costs can vary by order.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- Results are estimates based on the values you enter for sale price, fees and costs.
- The percentage fee is applied to the full buyer payment, including any shipping charged.
- Taxes, refunds, returns, disputes and exchange-rate costs are not included unless added to other costs.
- ROI is calculated using item cost only, not total operating costs.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not financial or tax advice.
- Actual eBay fees and selling costs may vary by category, account status, promotions and location.