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Profit margin calculator

Profit, margin and markup from cost and price, or the price you need for a target margin.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Profit margin calculator

Enter cost and selling price to see profit, margin and markup. Margin is profit divided by price, while markup is profit divided by cost, so a 50 percent markup is only a 33 percent margin. You can also enter a target margin to find the price you need to charge.

How to use Profit margin calculator

  1. Enter your cost and selling price.
  2. Read the profit, margin and markup.
  3. Or enter a target margin to find the price you need.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between margin and markup?

Margin is profit as a share of the selling price. Markup is profit as a share of the cost. Markup is always the larger number.

How is margin calculated?

Margin is profit divided by the selling price, shown as a percent. Markup is profit divided by cost, so the same sale gives a higher markup than margin.

Does the result include taxes and other costs?

Only what you enter as cost. Add shipping, fees and overheads to the cost field if you want the true profit.

Is Profit margin calculator free?

Yes. Profit margin calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Profit margin calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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