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Markup & Margin Calculator

Calculate selling price, profit, markup, and margin without confusing their different bases.

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How to use this calculator

Enter the requested values, review any options that affect the calculation, and select Calculate. The main answer appears beside the form, with supporting details below it.

How the calculation works

Markup compares profit with cost. Margin compares profit with selling price.

Example

With an $80 cost and $100 selling price, profit is $20, markup is 25%, and margin is 20%.

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Frequently asked questions

Why are markup and margin different?

They divide the same profit by different bases: cost for markup and selling price for margin.