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Profit Margin & Markup Calculator — Cost & Selling Price

Compare profit margin, markup and gross profit for a product or service.

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Free to use. No account needed to calculate.

How to use it

  1. Use the calculator above and replace the example numbers with your own.
  2. Check the units and choices beside each input. Your result updates as you type.
  3. Review the breakdown, then share a copy or carry the answer into another calculator.

How the calculation works

Gross profit per item = selling price − cost. Margin = profit ÷ selling price × 100. Markup = profit ÷ cost × 100.

A worked example

These are illustrative inputs, not recommendations. The result is calculated with the same engine used by the tool.

Cost per item ($)
40
Selling price ($)
65
Quantity
100
Profit margin38.46 %

Questions about Profit Margin & Markup Calculator — Cost & Selling Price

What does this calculator do?

Compare profit margin, markup and gross profit for a product or service.

Can I calculate without an account?

Yes. Calculate for free without signing in. Sign in only if you want to save calculations and personal plans.

What to keep in mind

Margin and markup use different denominators. Include the costs you want the calculation to reflect; overhead, tax and transaction fees are not automatically included.

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