PayPal Fee Calculator
Enter an amount to instantly see the PayPal fee, net payout, or the gross amount to charge so you receive exactly what you need.
Transaction Details
Enter what you receive — see the fee and net payout.
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Enter an amount and press Calculate
You Charge
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PayPal Fee
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You Receive
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Fee Breakdown
| Gross amount | — |
| Percentage fee | — |
| Fixed fee | — |
| Total fee | — |
| Net payout | — |
Effective fee rate
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Summary
Enter an amount to instantly see the PayPal fee, net payout, or the gross amount to charge so you receive exactly what you need.
How it works
- Choose a calculation mode: "Fee on amount" to see what you receive, or "Gross up" to find what to charge.
- Enter the payment amount in the input field.
- Select the PayPal fee rate that matches your account type (standard is 3.49% + $0.49).
- Optionally enter a custom rate and fixed fee for non-standard PayPal plans.
- Read the fee amount, net payout, and gross charge in the results panel.
Use cases
- Calculating the net amount you receive after PayPal deducts its fee from a sale.
- Determining what price to charge a buyer so you receive a specific net amount.
- Comparing PayPal Goods & Services fees vs. Friends & Family (no fee) for a transaction.
- Estimating monthly PayPal fees for an online store.
- Quickly checking the fee on a PayPal invoice before sending it.
- Pricing freelance services to account for PayPal payout fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: 2026-07-01 ·
Reviewed by Nham Vu