Markup Calculator
Find selling price and margin from cost and markup.
💰 Markup is on COST (cost × markup%). Margin is on PRICE (profit/price). They are NOT the same.
What Is This Tool?
This calculator finds your selling price and profit margin from your cost and markup percentage. It's essential for retailers, restaurants, and any business that prices products.
Markup vs. Margin: The Critical Difference
These two terms are constantly confused but mean very different things:
Typical Markups by Industry
- Grocery: 10-15% markup, ~10% margin
- Restaurants: 60-70% markup on food (food cost ~30-40%)
- Apparel: 100-300% markup (keystone = 100% = 50% margin)
- Electronics: 20-40% markup, thin margins
- Jewelry: 200-400% markup
Why It Matters
Confusing markup and margin leads to underpricing. If you want a 30% profit margin and your cost is $100, you can't just add 30% — that gives a $130 price with only a 23% margin ($30 ÷ $130). You need to divide: $100 ÷ (1 − 0.30) = $142.86.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate price for a target margin?
Price = Cost ÷ (1 − Margin). For a 40% margin on $60 cost: 60 ÷ 0.60 = $100.
About the Markup Calculator
The Markup Calculator lets you figure out markup calculatorinstantly, without reaching for a spreadsheet or doing the math by hand. Whether you're planning a budget, checking a loan, or working through homework, the tool applies the correct formula behind the scenes and shows the result the moment you enter your numbers.
Unlike a static chart or table, this calculator adapts to your exact inputs. You can adjust any value and see the outcome update in real time, which makes it easy to compare scenarios — for example, "what if the rate were 1% lower?" or "what if I paid an extra $50 a month?"
How to Use This Tool
- Enter the main values the calculator asks for (for example, amount, rate, and time).
- Pick the right unit or option where the tool offers a choice.
- Read the result, which appears instantly below the inputs.
- Adjust any field to test a different scenario — the answer updates without a reload.
- Copy or note the result. Nothing is stored, so close the tab when you're done.
Why Use an Online Calculator?
Browser-based tools like this one have a few real advantages over installed software or manual methods:
- No installation. It opens instantly in any browser, on any operating system.
- Private by default. Everything runs locally, so your data stays on your device.
- Always up to date.There's nothing to update — you always get the latest version when you load the page.
- Free and unlimited. Use it as often as you like, with no account and no caps.
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