This free markup calculator helps business owners, resellers, and small brands calculate markup percentage and profit based on product cost and selling price. It is useful for pricing products, improving margins, and making smarter sales decisions.
Calculator
Enter your product cost and selling price to calculate your markup percentage and profit.
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Markup Formula
Profit = Selling Price − Product Cost Markup % = (Profit / Product Cost) × 100
Markup shows how much a product's price increases compared to its cost.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the cost of your product or item.
- Enter the price you plan to sell it for.
- Click calculate to see your markup percentage and dollar profit.
FAQ
What is markup?
Markup is the percentage added to the cost of a product to determine its selling price.
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is based on cost, while margin is based on selling price. They are related, but not the same formula.
Why does product cost need to be greater than 0?
If product cost is 0, markup percentage cannot be calculated correctly because the formula divides by cost.
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