Markup & Margin Calculator

Calculate markup percentage, profit margin, and profit from cost and selling price

About this calculator

Calculate markup and profit margin from cost and selling price. Enter any two values to find the third. See the difference between markup (based on cost) and margin (based on price) side-by-side with a visual comparison.

How to use the Markup & Margin Calculator calculator

  1. Enter your amounts, rates and terms into the input fields.
  2. Read the result — it updates instantly as you type.
  3. Adjust the inputs to compare scenarios side by side.
  4. Copy the page URL to share the exact calculation.

Common examples

  • Cost $50, Price $80 → Markup 60%, Margin 37.5%
  • Cost $100, Markup 50% → Price $150, Margin 33.3%
  • Cost $30, Margin 40% → Price $50, Markup 66.7%
  • Cost $10, Price $25 → Markup 150%, Margin 60%
  • Cost $200, Markup 25% → Price $250, Margin 20%

Frequently asked questions

How does the Markup & Margin Calculator calculator work?

Enter your amounts, rates and terms, and the calculator applies the standard financial formulas to show the outcome, including intermediate figures where they help you understand the result. All arithmetic runs at high precision, so rounding errors do not build up across periods.

When would I use the Markup & Margin Calculator calculator?

Use it when planning a purchase, loan, investment or budget, to compare options before committing, or to sanity-check figures quoted to you. It is an educational tool, not financial advice — confirm important decisions with your provider or a professional.

How accurate are the results?

The formulas are the standard ones used in finance and run at 30 significant digits internally. Real products may differ in fees, compounding conventions and rounding rules, so treat the result as a close estimate rather than a contractual figure.

Can I share a specific calculation with someone else?

Yes. Every value you enter updates the URL, so copying the address bar and sharing the link reopens the exact same calculation for whoever clicks it.