If you select calculated shipping when you list your item, shipping costs are automatically calculated for your buyer based on the buyer's ZIP code, the weight and dimensions that you enter for the package, and the type of shipping services you offer.

You can use calculated shipping in categories with maximum shipping costs if you're selling large or heavy items, multiple items, or an item bundle.

To get an idea of the shipping costs for various services and locations use the eBay Shipping Calculator.

Step 1: Select calculated shipping by specifying the following:

• Package type. Select a package type. Learn more about package sizes. For each package type there are different shipping services available from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and UPS.

• Weight of the package. Select the total weight of the item, box, and any packing materials. To enter the weight in pounds and ounces, select Custom weight. To ensure the most accurate cost, weigh your package carefully and provide an exact weight of the packaged item.

• Irregular package. If you are shipping an irregularly shaped package or a package containing certain materials, select the Irregular package check box. Learn more about shipping irregular size packages.

• U. S. shipping services. Select from a list of services from USPS and UPS shipping services, such as USPS Priority Mail and UPS Ground. You can offer up to three U.S. shipping services for the item. Learn more about shipping services. To see how shipping services calculate shipping cost, see:

  • U.S. Postal Service

  • UPS

  • FedEx

• Dimensions. Enter the dimensions (length, width, and height) of the package that you're shipping. To ensure the most accurate cost, measure your package carefully and provide exact dimensions of the packaged item.

• Handling time and cost. Sellers are required to let buyers know the number of days it typically takes to ship an item after receiving cleared payment. To add a handling cost to your shipping costs, enter an amount in the Handling cost field. This amount is not displayed to buyers.

• International shipping service. You can offer to ship your item to up to three international locations and specify a shipping service for each location.

• Item location. Enter the country, ZIP code, city, and state that you'll ship the item from.

Step 2: Shipping costs are automatically calculated for the buyer

When you use calculated shipping, a table of shipping costs will appear in the shipping section of your listing.

When buyers enter a ZIP code or select a country, eBay automatically determines the shipping costs. Only the shipping service you selected will be shown. Any handling costs are included in the shipping cost—they will not be shown to buyers.

Step 3:  Buyer purchases the item

When the buyer pays for the item, shipping costs are calculated automatically based on the buyer’s ZIP code. If you’ve specified multiple shipping services, the buyer can select from the list of shipping services you offer.