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Markup Calculator

Calculate profit and markup percentage from cost and selling price.

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About this tool

What is Markup Calculator?

Calculate markup by comparing the selling price with the original cost. The result shows the profit amount and the markup percentage relative to cost, which is useful for pricing products, services, and resale items.

How to use

Get your result in a few steps

  1. 1

    Enter the original cost.

  2. 2

    Enter the selling price.

  3. 3

    Click 'Calculate'.

  4. 4

    Review the profit and markup percentage.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about Markup Calculator

How is markup calculated?

Markup is calculated as selling price minus cost, divided by cost, then multiplied by 100.

Is markup the same as profit margin?

No. Markup measures profit relative to cost, while margin measures profit relative to revenue or selling price.

Can markup be negative?

Yes. A selling price below cost produces a negative markup.

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