Find markup percentage from cost and price.
Please do not make financial decisions based on these results.
What is the Markup Calculator Classic?
Find markup percentage from cost and price. To use the Markup Calculator Classic, enter cost, selling price; it returns markup, profit, margin, and shows them instantly as you type.
Where the Markup Calculator Classic fits
Find markup percentage from cost and price. The main figure it returns is the Markup, worked out from the values you enter.
It belongs with the other sales, discounts & pricing tools. If you are comparing options or checking a result from another angle, try the Markup Calculator, Margin and Markup Calculator or the Margin Calculator Classic.
How to use the Markup Calculator Classic
- Fill in the fields. You will need Cost ($), Selling price ($). Use real figures from your own records where you can. Fields marked optional can stay at zero.
- Read the result. The highlighted box gives the Markup, and the cards below show Profit, Margin. Tables and charts break it down further.
- Test other scenarios. Results update as you type. Change one value at a time to see what drives the answer, and press Reset to go back to the defaults.
Formula and how it works
Example with real numbers
Here is the Markup Calculator Classic using the default values shown in the calculator above:
Inputs
| Cost ($) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Selling price ($) | 56 |
Results
| Markup | 60% |
|---|---|
| Profit | $21.00 |
| Margin | 37.5% |
With these inputs the calculator returns Markup: 60%. Change any value in the calculator to see how the result moves.
What if you change one input?
Sensitivity check: raising Cost ($) from 35 to 42 (about 20% higher) and leaving everything else as in the example above changes the results like this:
| Result | Example | After the change | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markup | 60% | 33.33% | -44.4% |
| Profit | $21.00 | $14.00 | -33.3% |
| Margin | 37.5% | 25% | -33.3% |
The input that moves the result most is the one to check twice. Change it in the calculator above to test your own case.
What the results tell you
The results panel of the Markup Calculator Classic reports Markup, profit and margin. Compare these figures while changing one input at a time, and use the related calculators below to look at the same situation from another angle.
Method and limits. This calculator applies the formula in the section above to your inputs, in your browser; nothing you enter is stored on our servers. The result is only as accurate as the numbers you enter and the formula shown above. It is for information, not financial, tax or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How does markup differ from margin?
Markup divides profit by cost; margin divides it by price.
Is sales tax included?
Only where a tool has a tax field. Enter your own local rate because it varies by location.
Is 20% plus 10% off the same as 30% off?
No. The second discount applies to the reduced price, so the total is 28% off.
Are the results guaranteed?
No. Results depend entirely on the numbers you enter and the formulas shown on this page. Please do not make financial decisions based on them alone; confirm important figures with a licensed professional.
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