Business

Margin Calculator

Compare cost and selling price to calculate gross profit and profit margin. Use the result to understand how much of a sale remains after the cost of goods.

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How to use Margin Calculator

  1. Enter the cost price and selling price for the item or service.

  2. Review the calculated profit amount and margin percentage.

  3. Adjust either price to compare pricing scenarios before publishing a quote.

Frequently asked questions

How is margin different from markup?

Margin is profit as a percentage of selling price; markup is profit as a percentage of cost price. For the same sale, margin is always a smaller number than markup.