Profit, margin and markup
See all three from a cost and a selling price.
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Profit Margin Calculator
Work out your profit, margin and markup from cost and price, or find the price you need for a target margin.
🔒 Enterprise privacy — 100% client-side, no server uploads
Enter your cost and your selling price to see your profit, margin and markup.
Margin is profit as a share of the selling price. Markup is profit as a share of the cost. A 50% markup is a 33.3% margin, so the two are not the same.
What is Profit Margin Calculator?
Profit Margin Calculator is a free online tool that lets you work out your profit, margin and markup from cost and price, or find the price you need for a target margin. Enter your text or numbers and see the result instantly. Everything you type stays in your browser.
Also searched as: markup calculator, gross margin calculator, selling price calculator, profit percentage.
Profit Margin Calculator at a glance
- Price
- Free, with no paid plans
- Account
- No signup or login needed
- Where it runs
- In your web browser
- Your data
- Nothing you type is sent to a server
- Works on
- Any modern browser, on desktop and mobile
- Category
- Business & Invoicing
When to use Profit Margin Calculator
- →Work out profit and margin from cost and price
- →Find the price needed for a target margin
- →Compare margin and markup
How to use Profit Margin Calculator
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Open Profit Margin Calculator and fill in the values it asks for.
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The result appears and updates instantly as you change any field.
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Copy the result if you need to paste it elsewhere.
Why use Profit Margin Calculator
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser — your file is never uploaded to a server.
- ✓No account, signup, or email address required to use it.
- ✓Completely free, with no daily limit and no signup.
- ✓Gives an instant, accurate result without opening a spreadsheet.
Profit Margin Calculator
Know your profit, margin and markup
Enter cost and price to see profit, margin and markup, or enter a target and find the selling price you need.
Find the price you need
Enter a target margin or target markup and get the selling price that delivers it.
Two ideas, kept apart
Margin is profit as a share of the price. Markup is profit as a share of the cost. The tool shows both.
Instant
Results update as you type.
Private
Your numbers stay in your browser.
Free, no signup
No account and no limit.
Everything you need in Profit Margin Calculator
- Profit from cost and price
- Margin percentage
- Markup percentage
- Selling price for a target margin
- Selling price for a target markup
- Runs in your browser
- Works on phone and computer
- Free and no signup
Tips for better results
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Do not mix up margin and markup
A 50 percent markup is only a 33 percent margin. Know which one you are quoting.
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Include every cost
Count delivery, packaging, fees and your time in the cost for a realistic margin.
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Check with a discount
Test your price after a discount to see whether you still make a profit.
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Tutorials on Profit Margin Calculator
Short, practical guides that go with this tool.
🔒 Your privacy with Profit Margin Calculator
Profit Margin Calculator runs as client-side JavaScript inside your own browser tab. Your file or text is read, processed, and turned into a result on your device — it is never sent to, stored on, or seen by Toolkitties' servers. Closing or refreshing the page clears everything.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between margin and markup?
Margin is profit as a share of the selling price, while markup is profit as a share of the cost. The tool shows both.
How do I find the price for a target margin?
Enter the cost and the margin you want, and the tool gives you the selling price.
How is profit margin calculated?
Profit is the price minus the cost. Margin is the profit divided by the price.
Why is my markup bigger than my margin?
Markup is measured against the cost, which is smaller than the price, so the percentage is higher.
Does it include tax?
No. Use the VAT and Sales Tax Calculator for tax.
Is my data stored?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser.
Is Profit Margin Calculator free to use?
Yes. Profit Margin Calculator is 100% free, with no signup, no daily limit and no paid plans.
Do I need to create an account to use Profit Margin Calculator?
No signup or login is required. Open the page and start using Profit Margin Calculator immediately.
Is it safe to use Profit Margin Calculator with private or sensitive files?
Yes. Profit Margin Calculator processes your file locally in your browser using client-side code. The file itself is never uploaded to Toolkitties' servers.