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Markup Calculator

Calculate the right selling price for your products. Enter your cost and desired markup percentage to see the selling price, markup amount, and profit margin.

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Selling Price

$70.00

Markup Amount

$20.00

Margin

28.57%

How It Works

Markup is the amount added to the cost of a product to determine the selling price. It's typically expressed as a percentage of the cost. Understanding markup is essential for retail pricing and business profitability.

While markup and margin are related, they're not the same. Markup is based on cost, while margin is based on the selling price. A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin.

Pricing strategy involves balancing competitive pricing with sufficient markup to cover all business costs and generate profit.

The Formula

Selling Price = Cost × (1 + Markup%/100) | Markup Amount = Selling Price - Cost | Margin % = (Markup / Selling Price) × 100

Cost = what you pay for the product. Markup% = desired profit percentage on cost. Selling Price = final price to customers. Margin% = profit as a percentage of selling price.

Example

Scenario: You buy a product for $50 and want a 40% markup.

Result: Your selling price is $70. The markup amount is $20, and your profit margin is 28.57%.

Verification: If you sell at $70 with $50 cost, your margin is ($20 / $70) × 100 = 28.57%.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a standard markup percentage?
Standard markup varies by industry. Retail clothing: 50-100%, electronics: 10-30%, food service: 100-300%, furniture: 100-200%, and luxury goods: 200-500%.
What's the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is profit as a percentage of cost, while margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. A 50% markup = 33.3% margin. A 100% markup = 50% margin.
How do I convert markup to margin?
Margin = Markup / (1 + Markup). For example, 40% markup: 0.40 / (1 + 0.40) = 28.57% margin. To convert margin to markup: Markup = Margin / (1 - Margin).
Should I use markup or margin for pricing?
Use markup to set prices based on cost (common in retail). Use margin to measure profitability relative to sales (common in financial reporting). Both are important for business management.
Does markup include overhead costs?
Ideally, your markup should cover not just the product cost but also overhead costs (rent, utilities, salaries) and desired profit. Consider your fully loaded cost when setting markup percentages.