Markup & Margin Calculator
Inputs
Results
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Price (CP) | ₹1,000.00 | — |
| Profit (SP − CP) | ₹300.00 | SP − CP |
| Markup % | 30.00% | (SP − CP) ÷ CP × 100 |
| Margin % | 23.08% | (SP − CP) ÷ SP × 100 |
| Selling Price (SP) | ₹1,300.00 | CP × (1 + Markup/100) |
What is it & why use it?
Easily calculate markup percentage and profit margin for your products using our Markup & Margin Calculator. This tool on Calci.in helps businesses set prices strategically while ensuring profitability.
Formula (explained)
Markup % = (Selling Price – Cost Price) ÷ Cost Price × 100
Margin % = (Selling Price – Cost Price) ÷ Selling Price × 100
Variables: Cost Price = base expense, Selling Price = final price charged to customer.
Example calculation
Cost = ₹500, Selling Price = ₹800 → Markup = (800 – 500)/500 × 100 = 60%, Margin = (800 – 500)/800 × 100 = 37.5%.
Benefits & use cases
Set profitable prices
Understand difference between markup & margin
Useful for businesses & retailers
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External references (authority sources)
Investopedia – Markup vs Margin
Corporate Finance Institute – Margin & Markup
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FAQs
Q1: What is markup?
A: The percentage added to cost price to determine selling price.
Q2: What is margin?
A: The percentage of profit relative to selling price.
Q3: Which is better to track?
A: Margin is commonly used for profitability, markup for pricing.
Q4: Can both be used together?
A: Yes, businesses often use both to set and analyze prices.