PayPal Fees Calculator

See PayPal fees and your net amount in seconds. Enter a number, pick a fee, and get clear results. Use it to price invoices, quotes, and payouts with confidence.

What this calculator does

• Calculates PayPal fees using a percent plus a fixed fee.
• Supports four fee presets with current values in the tool.
• Runs two modes, forward and reverse.
• Shows the amount sent, the fee, and your take home amount.
• Works with dollars and cents for precise math.

How to use this tool

1. Type the amount in United States dollars and cents, for example 100.00.
2. Choose a Fee Type that fits your transaction.
3. Select the Calculation Type you need.
4. Select Calculate to run the numbers.
5. Press Enter in the amount field to calculate fast.

Inputs explained

Amount

Enter the transaction amount in dollars and cents. Use a value greater than zero for a valid result.

Fee Type

• Standard uses 2.9 percent plus 0.30 dollars.
• International uses 4.4 percent plus 0.30 dollars.
• Charity uses 2.2 percent plus 0.30 dollars.
• Micropayment uses 5 percent plus 0.05 dollars.

Pick the fee that matches your case. Rates can differ by account and region, check PayPal pricing for your account.

Calculation Type

• Calculate fee from amount sent shows the fee and what you receive.
• Calculate amount to charge to receive specific sum shows what to charge to reach a target net amount.

Results and how to read them

Calculate fee from amount sent

Amount Sent is the number you entered. PayPal Fee is the charge based on your fee type. You Receive is your amount after the fee.

Calculate amount to charge to receive a specific sum

To Receive is your target net amount. Charge Amount is what to bill so you reach that target. PayPal Fee shows the fee at that charge level. Net Received confirms the target amount.

Examples

• Send 100.00 with Standard. Fee 3.20. You receive 96.80.
• Send 200.00 with Charity. Fee 4.70. You receive 195.30.
• Send 3.00 with Micropayment. Fee 0.20. You receive 2.80.
• Receive 50.00 with International. Charge 52.62. Fee 2.62. Net 50.00.
• Receive 100.00 with Standard. Charge 103.30. Fee 3.30. Net 100.00.

Common use cases

• Freelancers quoting project invoices.
• Online sellers pricing goods and shipping.
• Coaches and consultants sending payment links.
• Creators selling digital files or downloads.
• Nonprofits reviewing donation fees.
• Small ticket sales that may fit Micropayment pricing.

Tips for better results

• Test both modes to plan your price and your net.
• Try each fee preset to find the best fit.
• For small amounts, Micropayment can reduce fees per sale.
• For larger amounts, Standard or Charity may suit your needs.
• Press Enter after typing an amount to run a quick check.

Limits and notes

• The calculator uses United States dollars.
• Results round to two decimals for currency.
• The math covers the transaction fee only.
• It excludes currency conversion and extra services.
• Rates shown here can change over time, confirm current PayPal fees on their site.
• Charity and Micropayment pricing apply only to eligible accounts.
• Calculate one transaction per run for clear results.

Why use this PayPal fees calculator

• Plan quotes that cover fees with clear math.
• Share clean numbers with clients or donors.
• Avoid guesswork on tight margins.
• Speed up checkout setup and payout planning.

Use this PayPal fees calculator whenever you set a price or confirm a payout. Clear fees lead to clean decisions. Your numbers will thank you.