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Markup Calculator

Set a selling price from cost and a target markup, and see the resulting margin.

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Selling price

$67.20

Profit per unit
$25.20
Resulting margin
37.5%
Total profit
$30,240
Price composition
CostProfit

How this calculator works

Price = cost × (1 + markup); margin = (price − cost) ÷ price

markup
the uplift applied to cost

Important considerations

  • Discounting erodes margin faster than it erodes markup.
  • Delivery and payment processing fees belong in unit cost.

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Frequently asked questions

What markup gives a 50% margin?

100%. Doubling the cost is the only way to keep half of the selling price.

Disclaimer

Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01