Margin = profit ÷ price. Markup = profit ÷ cost. Use either to set a selling price from cost.
Margin & Markup Calculator
100% FreePrice from cost using margin % or markup %, or reverse from a selling price.
Margin = profit ÷ price. Markup = profit ÷ cost. They are not the same number.
Pricing
- Price$100.00
- Profit$25.00
- Margin25%
- Markup33.33%
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How to Use
- 1 Enter product cost
- 2 Choose margin %, markup %, or selling price mode
- 3 Enter the target value
- 4 See price, profit, margin %, and markup %
Features
- Margin vs markup clarified
- Price from either target
- Reverse from selling price
- Profit + both percentages
- Client-side
Why it Matters
Teams confuse margin and markup constantly. A 25% margin is not a 25% markup — this tool shows both so pricing stays honest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is margin?
What is markup?
Why can margin not be 100%?
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