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Profit Margin & Markup Calculator

Estimate the price to charge a client from your cost and desired profit target. Runs in your browser with no signup.

Calculate a price to charge

Use this lightweight tool to compare margin and markup. Margin calculates profit as a percentage of the final selling price. Markup calculates profit as a percentage of the original cost.

Cost amount

Desired percentage

Currency prefix/code

Used for display only. No currency conversion is performed.

Profit Margin Gross Markup

Price to Charge Client0.00

Estimated Net Profit0.00

How this is calculated: Margin uses Price = Cost / (1 - Margin% / 100). Markup uses Price = Cost × (1 + Markup% / 100). Estimated profit is Price - Cost.

Note: This calculator is for planning and estimation only. Final pricing should consider taxes, overhead, discounts, contracts, local rules, and your actual business costs.

How To Use The Margin And Markup Calculator

Use this calculator before quoting a job when you know your cost and want to understand the difference between markup and profit margin. Markup is added on top of cost. Margin is the percentage of the final selling price that remains as gross profit.

For service businesses, a clear price should account for materials, labor, travel time, overhead, platform fees, payment processing, and the profit needed to keep the work sustainable.

Start with your true cost, including materials and labor.
Use markup when you want to add a percentage to cost.
Use margin when you want to target a profit percentage of the final selling price.
Move the final price into an estimate or invoice after reviewing the customer-facing wording.

Calculator FAQ

Is markup the same as profit margin?

No. Markup is based on cost. Margin is based on the final selling price.

Can this calculator guarantee profit?

No. It provides math support only. Your final profit also depends on actual costs, discounts, taxes, and payment collection.

Does the calculator handle currency conversion?

No. It uses the numbers you enter and does not perform currency conversion.

Small business pricing resources

Create an invoiceTurn your price into a clean printable invoice.Create an estimateQuote work before the client approves the job.Payment terms guideReview practical payment wording examples.