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Markup Calculator

Find the selling price from cost and markup, or the markup from cost and price.

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How to use the Markup Calculator

Find the selling price from cost and markup, or the markup from cost and price.

  1. 1 Choose whether to find the selling price or the markup.
  2. 2 Enter the cost and the markup or selling price.
  3. 3 Read the result, profit and margin.

Example and practical tips

A cost of 40 with a 50% markup gives a price of 60, a profit of 20 and a margin of 33.3%.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between markup and margin?

Markup is profit as a share of cost; margin is profit as a share of price. A 50% markup is a 33.3% margin.

Which should I use for pricing?

Either works if you are consistent; retailers often talk in margins and suppliers in markups.

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