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Facebook Marketplace Fee Calculator 2026 — Seller Fees & Profit Estimator

Calculate Facebook Marketplace selling fees: 5% (min $0.40) for shipped items. Free for local pickup. Instant net profit calculation for sellers.

Seller Fee Breakdown

Sale Price$50.00
Selling Fee (5%)-$2.50
You Receive
$47.50
Fee Amount
$2.50
Effective Rate
5.0%

Facebook Marketplace Fee Quick Reference

Sale TypeSeller FeeNotes
Shipped (price ≥ $8)5%Standard selling fee
Shipped (price < $8)$0.40 minMinimum fee applies
Local PickupFREENo fees whatsoever
Buyer Fee$0.00No buyer service fee
Fee rates reflect Facebook Marketplace's published pricing as of 2026. Always confirm current fees in the Marketplace app before listing.

What is Facebook Marketplace Fee Calculator?

Facebook Marketplace is Meta's peer-to-peer selling platform integrated into Facebook. It allows individuals and businesses to buy and sell items locally or with shipping. Local pickup sales are completely free with no fees. Shipped sales incur a 5% selling fee (minimum $0.40), making it one of the lowest-fee marketplaces available.

How to Use Facebook Marketplace Fee Calculator

Select whether your item is a Shipped or Local Pickup sale. Enter the item price to instantly see the applicable fee and your net earnings. Use Target Earnings mode to calculate the exact listing price needed to achieve your desired profit after fees.

How Facebook Marketplace Fee Calculator Works

Facebook Marketplace charges a 5% selling fee on the total transaction value for shipped items, with a minimum fee of $0.40. If you sell via local pickup, there is no fee whatsoever. The fee is automatically deducted from your payout when the transaction completes.

Common Use Cases

  • Calculate net profit for shipped items sold on Facebook Marketplace
  • Confirm that local pickup sales are completely fee-free
  • Compare Facebook Marketplace fees against eBay or Mercari for shipped goods
  • Set the right asking price to cover shipping and fees with desired profit
  • Evaluate whether to offer shipping or local pickup for maximum profit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Facebook Marketplace's selling fee?

For shipped items, Facebook Marketplace charges a 5% selling fee on the total transaction amount, with a minimum fee of $0.40. Local pickup sales are completely free with no fees.

Is selling on Facebook Marketplace free?

Yes — for local pickup sales, there are absolutely no fees. You keep 100% of the sale price. Only shipped sales incur the 5% fee (min $0.40).

How much does Facebook Marketplace take on a $100 shipped sale?

On a $100 shipped sale, Facebook takes $5.00 (5%), leaving you with $95.00. The minimum fee of $0.40 only applies to transactions under $8.

Does Facebook Marketplace charge buyers any fees?

No. Facebook Marketplace does not charge buyers any additional fees. Buyers pay exactly the listed price plus any shipping costs shown at checkout.

When does the minimum $0.40 fee apply?

The minimum $0.40 fee applies when 5% of the sale price would be less than $0.40 — i.e., for items priced under $8. For a $5 item, 5% would be $0.25, so the $0.40 minimum applies instead.

How does Facebook Marketplace compare to eBay fees?

Facebook Marketplace's 5% fee is significantly lower than eBay's final value fees (9-15% depending on category). For a $200 item, Facebook Marketplace takes $10 vs eBay's $18-30. The main tradeoff is that eBay has a much larger buyer audience.

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