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Markup Calculator

Calculate markup and margin from cost and selling price. Markup divides profit by cost; margin divides by price.

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Formulas

Core equations used by this calculator.

PrimaryMarkup = (price − cost) / cost; Margin = (price − cost) / price

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How to use

Follow these steps for a clear answer.

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Enter the known values

Fill in each field with amounts and rates as labeled.

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Calculate

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Read the outputs

Check the result panel for the primary figure and supporting totals.

Example calculations

Common configurations with formula and result.

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Worked example

Cost 40 · Price 55 → markup 37.5% · margin ≈ 27.27%

Markup = (price − cost) / cost; Margin = (price − cost) / price

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Markup calculator specification

Version 1.0.0 · Last reviewed 2026-07-28

Definition: Markup = (price − cost) / cost. Margin = (price − cost) / price. The same dollar profit yields a higher markup than margin.
What it calculates: Markup %, margin %, and profit.
Inputs: Values shown on the calculator form
Outputs: Primary result in the result panel
Formula: Markup = (price − cost) / cost; Margin = (price − cost) / price
About this calculator

Markup = (price − cost) / cost. Margin = (price − cost) / price. The same dollar profit yields a higher markup than margin.

Formula

Markup = (price − cost) / cost; Margin = (price − cost) / price

Example

Cost 40 · Price 55 → markup 37.5% · margin ≈ 27.27%
Assumptions: Fixed rates and terms as entered; no fees or taxes unless modeled.
Calculation runs locally in the browser.
Units: Currency units as entered (dimensionless rates in %)
Boundary conditions: Zero or missing required fields yield zero or empty results.
Negative inputs are treated as zero.
Example: Cost 40 · Price 55 → markup 37.5% · margin ≈ 27.27%
Validation cases: 40 → 55 → markup 37.5%
100 → 100 → markup 0%
50 → 100 → markup 100% · margin 50%
Sources: Standard time-value-of-money / managerial accounting identities
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28
Calculation version: 1.0.0

Frequently asked questions

Key distinctions behind the calculation.

How does the Markup Calculator work?

It uses Markup = (price − cost) / cost; Margin = (price − cost) / price. All math runs locally in your browser.

Can I share my inputs?

Yes. Use Copy link in the result panel — the URL stores your current inputs.