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Margin and markup calculator

Convert between cost, price, margin and markup.

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TRANSPARENT CALCULATION

Formula & method

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

Margin uses selling price as the denominator; markup uses cost.

Assumptions

  • Inputs remain in your browser and are not saved.
  • Rates are converted to the payment frequency shown.
  • Results are rounded for display; internal calculations retain precision.
WORKED EXAMPLE

Example calculation

Example

A $60 item costing $40 has 33.33% margin and 50% markup.

Important

Educational estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice.