Markup Calculator
Finds the markup on an item, or the price to charge for a given markup.
Answer
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Markup — %
Selling price —
Profit per unit —
Margin on the same sale — %
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The formula
markup = (selling price − cost) ÷ cost selling price = cost × (1 + markup)
Markup is the profit as a percentage of what the item cost you.
What to watch out for
Include every cost you want the price to recover, such as delivery and packaging, in the cost figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate markup?
Divide the profit by the cost. An item costing 40 and selling for 60 has a profit of 20 and a markup of 50%.
How do I add a markup to a cost?
Multiply the cost by one plus the markup. 40 with a 50% markup sells for 60.00.
Is markup the same as margin?
No. They use the same profit but divide by different figures. Selling at 60 what cost 40 is a 50% markup and a 33.33% margin.