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Markup Calculator

Calculate markup vs margin correctly

💰 Calculate From Cost

Markup = percentage added to cost

Selling Price$150.00
Actual Margin33.3%
Profit$50.00

📊 Markup vs Margin Reference

Markup %= Margin %Markup %= Margin %
10%9.1%50%33.3%
15%13.0%75%42.9%
20%16.7%100%50.0%
25%20.0%150%60.0%
30%23.1%200%66.7%

The Difference

  • Markup = Profit ÷ Cost × 100
  • Margin = Profit ÷ Selling Price × 100
  • A 50% markup gives you 33% margin, not 50%!