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eBay shipping calculator: what a label costs, near and far
This free eBay shipping calculator shows what a USPS label costs for your box, from the next town to the other coast. Enter the weight and the box size. Then pick the shipping price to put on your listing.
eBay shipping calculator for USPS labels
In shortType your weight and box size over the example. The prices change as you type.
Label price by distance
From $9.04 to a buyer nearby to $16.30 across the country. Priced as USPS Ground Advantage 3 lb, Priority Mail 3 lb.
| Zone (distance) | USPS Ground Advantage | Priority Mail |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 (up to 50 miles) | $9.04Cheapest | $9.85 |
| Zone 2 (up to 150 miles) | $9.06Cheapest | $10.11 |
| Zone 3 (up to 300 miles) | $9.54Cheapest | $11.15 |
| Zone 4 (up to 600 miles) | $10.07Cheapest | $13.08 |
| Zone 5 (up to 1,000 miles) | $12.12Cheapest | $17.41 |
| Zone 6 (up to 1,400 miles) | $14.14Cheapest | $19.71 |
| Zone 7 (up to 1,800 miles) | $14.91Cheapest | $21.36 |
| Zone 8 (over 1,800 miles) | $16.30Cheapest | $21.42 |
- Weight
- 2 lb 4 oz
- Box volume
- 648 cu in
- Dimensional weight
- None (1,728 cu in or less)
- Length + girth
- 42 in
Priority Mail Flat Rate
One price to any US address, up to 70 lb, if the item fits USPS’s own box or envelope.
| Flat Rate Envelope | $11.97 |
|---|---|
| Padded Flat Rate Envelope | $12.84 |
| Small Flat Rate Box | $12.95 |
| Medium Flat Rate Box | $22.02 |
| Large Flat Rate Box | $32.75 |
USPS Commercial prices effective 4 October 2026, from USPS Notice 123; rules checked 18 October 2026. Labels bought on eBay use eBay’s own rates, which may differ. This is an estimate, not eBay’s or USPS’s own calculator.
How USPS prices your box
In shortWeight, box size and distance set the price. Big light boxes pay for their size.
- Weight, rounded upUSPS Ground Advantage under 1 lb goes in steps of 4, 8, 12 and 15.99 oz. From 1 lb, both services go by the pound: 1.25 lb pays for 2 lb.
- Box sizeIs the box over 1 cubic foot (1,728 cubic inches)? Then USPS takes length × width × height ÷ 139, rounded up. That is the dimensional weight. You pay for it when it is more than the real weight.
- DistanceUSPS counts zones from your area to the buyer’s: zone 1 is up to about 50 miles, zone 8 is over about 1,800 miles. USPS’s zone chart gives the zone for two ZIP codes.
- Odd sizesA box longer than 22 inches, or over 2 cubic feet (3,456 cubic inches), adds a fee. The calculator adds it for you.
The limits: 70 lb for both services. Length plus girth (twice the width plus twice the height) up to 108 inches for Priority Mail and 130 for Ground Advantage. Over 108 inches, Ground Advantage charges one oversized price per zone.
What to charge buyers for shipping
In shortCharge one price, let eBay price by distance, or put shipping in the item price.
eBay lists a few ways to set shipping costs. The calculator gives you the numbers for each. For the example box, the label costs $9.04 to a nearby buyer and $16.30 across the country.
- One shipping price for everyoneUse the zone 8 price. Then even the farthest buyer in the lower 48 states is covered. Nearby buyers pay a little more than the label.
- Calculated shippingWith calculated shipping, eBay charges each buyer by their location. You enter the package type, its size and weight, and your ZIP code.
- Free shippingAdd the zone 8 price to your item price. eBay’s own tip is to build shipping into the price this way. A shipping rate table can also set prices by region.
Weigh the item packed, with the box and filler. Then put the label price into the eBay fee calculator as “Shipping you pay”. It shows the money left after fees and shipping.
Prices on eBay Labels
In shorteBay sells USPS labels at its own discounted rates. Check your exact price there.
This calculator shows USPS Commercial prices, the prices USPS lists for labels bought online, effective 4 October 2026. eBay says eBay Labels cost on average 33% less than retail rates. Your label on eBay can be a little more or less than the prices here.
For the exact price between two ZIP codes, use eBay’s shipping calculator. Use this one to compare boxes and services first.
What it cannot tell you
In shortIt covers USPS Ground Advantage and Priority Mail parcels in the US.
- Other carriersUPS and FedEx labels on eBay are not in this calculator.
- ExtrasInsurance, signature and other extra services cost more. So do tubes, rolls and cans, which USPS charges a handling fee for.
- Cubic pricesUSPS also has cubic prices for small heavy parcels. They are left out.
- Zone 9 and abroadPalau, Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and other countries are not shown.
Common questions
How do I calculate shipping for eBay?
Weigh the item packed, measure the box, and look up the zone. The calculator does the rest for every zone at once. For one exact price between two ZIP codes, use eBay’s own shipping calculator.
What is the cheapest way to ship on eBay?
It depends on the weight, the box and the distance. The calculator marks the cheaper service for each zone. A small heavy item can be cheapest in a Priority Mail Flat Rate box, which has one price up to 70 lb.
What is dimensional weight?
A weight USPS works out from the box size. For a box over 1 cubic foot, it is length × width × height ÷ 139, rounded up. You pay for it when it is more than the real weight.
Is it cheaper to buy shipping labels on eBay?
Usually cheaper than at the Post Office counter. eBay says its labels cost on average 33% less than retail rates. Compare its price with the USPS Commercial price here.
Should I offer free shipping on eBay?
Only if the item price covers the label. Add the zone 8 price to your price, so a far buyer does not cost you money. eBay suggests building shipping into the price this way.
How Productivo helps
In shortProfit by the order and by the month, net of fees and your expenses.
The label is one cost of every order. Productivo’s Reports show profit by the order and by the month, after eBay’s fees and the expenses you record. An order with no recorded cost stays out of the profit totals.
Written by the Productivo team. Prices: USPS Notice 123, effective 4 October 2026. Rules: USPS Domestic Mail Manual sections 283 (Ground Advantage), 223 (Priority Mail), 201 (size and weight) and 608 (zones). eBay: shipping rates for sellers, calculated shipping and eBay Labels discounted rates. Checked 18 October 2026. The example box is made up.