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Markup Calculator

Calculate markup percentage, selling price, and profit from cost. Compare markup vs margin.. Free, no signup, works in your browser.

Markup vs Margin: Markup = Profit ÷ Cost. Margin = Profit ÷ Selling Price. A 100% markup equals a 50% margin.

All calculations happen locally in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

About Markup Calculator

This markup calculator helps you determine selling price, profit, and markup percentage. It supports three modes: enter cost and markup percentage to find selling price, enter cost and selling price to find markup percentage, or enter selling price and markup percentage to find cost. Each result shows the equivalent profit margin so you can compare markup and margin side by side. The explainer at the bottom clarifies the difference: a 100% markup equals a 50% margin. All calculations run in your browser with no data sent to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate markup percentage?
Markup % = (Selling Price - Cost) / Cost × 100. For example, if cost is $40 and selling price is $60, markup = ($60-$40)/$40 × 100 = 50%.
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is profit divided by cost. Margin is profit divided by selling price. A 100% markup equals a 50% margin. Markup is always higher than margin for the same transaction.
How do I find selling price from cost and markup?
Selling Price = Cost × (1 + Markup%/100). For example, $40 cost with 50% markup: $40 × 1.50 = $60.

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