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Margin and markup calculator

Distinguish profit margin, based on the selling price, from markup, based on purchase cost.

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01

Your inputs

The starting values are an example.

Decimals: 12.5 · Thousands: 1,234.56. Follow the field instructions for lists.

02

Your result

Enter your values and select Calculate.

Your calculation will appear here.

Your result will include the relevant values and units.

Understand the calculation

Formula and example

How it is calculated

Margin = (selling price − cost) / selling price × 100; markup = (selling price − cost) / cost × 100

Worked example

A €10 purchase cost and €15 selling price leave €5: a 33.33% margin and a 50% markup.

Things to check

  • Use prices on the same tax basis. The difference between purchase and selling price does not yet account for other costs.
  • Use one currency consistently. Examples use euros; the calculation works with any currency.