eBay Weekly Sales Target Calculator
Estimate how many items you need to sell each week on eBay to hit a revenue or profit target after fees and average shipping costs.
Overview
The eBay Weekly Sales Target Calculator helps you estimate how many items you need to sell each week to reach a chosen revenue or profit goal. Enter your weekly target, average sale price, eBay fees, payment fees, shipping cost, and item cost to see a simple weekly sales plan.
How it works
This calculator starts with your average sale price and subtracts typical costs such as percentage-based fees, fixed fees, shipping, and item cost to estimate profit per item. It then divides your weekly target by either the average sale price for a revenue goal or the estimated profit per item for a profit goal. The result is rounded up so you get a whole number of sales needed for the week.
How to use this calculator
- 1Choose whether your goal is based on net profit or sales revenue.
- 2Enter your weekly target amount.
- 3Add your average sale price per item.
- 4Enter your average eBay fee rate, payment fee rate, and any fixed fee per order.
- 5Include your average shipping cost and item cost.
- 6Review how many items you need to sell and your estimated weekly revenue and profit.
Example Calculation
Target type
profit
Weekly target
$500
Average sale price per item
$35
eBay fee rate
13%
Payment processing fee rate
3%
Fixed fee per order
$0
Average shipping cost per item
$6
Average item cost per item
$12
Items to sell this week
N/A
If your average item sells for $35 and your estimated profit per item is about $11.01, you would need to sell about 46 items in a week to reach roughly $500 in net profit.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator estimate?
It estimates how many items you need to sell on eBay in a week to reach a chosen sales revenue or net profit target.
Should I choose revenue or profit as my target type?
Choose revenue if you want to hit a gross sales number. Choose profit if you want to focus on what you keep after average costs and fees.
Does this include eBay fees and payment fees?
Yes, the calculator includes both percentage-based fees and a flat fee per order if you enter them.
Should shipping cost be included?
If you usually pay for shipping or part of it, including it can give you a more realistic profit target.
Does this include advertising costs or returns?
No, this version does not include promoted listing fees, refunds, returns, taxes, or other variable business costs.
Why is the number of items rounded up?
Because you cannot sell a fraction of an item, the calculator rounds up to the next whole sale needed to reach your target.
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Assumptions and warnings
Assumptions
- The calculator uses average values for sale price, fees, shipping cost, and item cost across all items sold.
- Percentage fees are applied to the average sale price only.
- All results are estimates and do not include refunds, returns, ad costs, taxes, or unexpected selling expenses.
- The weekly target is assumed to be reached through similar item sales throughout the week.
Warnings
- This calculator provides an estimate only and is not business or financial advice.
- Actual eBay fees, shipping charges, and profits can vary by category, location, and order details.