Margin Calculator
Calculate gross profit margin, markup percentage, and optimal selling price. Compare your margins to industry benchmarks. Batch mode for analyzing multiple products at once.
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Margin vs Markup
Margin is the percentage of the selling price that is profit. Markup is the percentage added to the cost to get the selling price. Margin is always lower than markup for the same product.
Price Sensitivity Analysis
| Price Change | Selling Price | Margin % | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|
| -20% | $80.00 | 37.50% | $30.00 |
| -10% | $90.00 | 44.44% | $40.00 |
| -5% | $95.00 | 47.37% | $45.00 |
| 0% (current) | $100.00 | 50.00% | $50.00 |
| +5% | $105.00 | 52.38% | $55.00 |
| +10% | $110.00 | 54.55% | $60.00 |
| +20% | $120.00 | 58.33% | $70.00 |
Margin vs Markup Reference
| Margin % | Markup % | Visual |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 11.1% | |
| 20% | 25.0% | |
| 30% | 42.9% | |
| 40% | 66.7% | |
| 50% | 100.0% | |
| 60% | 150.0% | |
| 70% | 233.3% | |
| 80% | 400.0% | |
| 90% | 900.0% |
How to Use Margin Calculator
- 1Select your calculation mode (margin, markup, or cost).
- 2Enter two of three values: cost, selling price, or margin %.
- 3View profit, margin, and markup analysis.
- 4Use batch mode to analyze multiple products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between margin and markup?▾
Margin is profit as a percentage of selling price (revenue). Markup is profit as a percentage of cost. A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin. Margin is always lower than markup for the same profit.
What is a good profit margin?▾
It varies by industry. Software/SaaS averages 70-90%, retail 2-5%, restaurants 3-9%, e-commerce 10-30%. Compare your margins to industry benchmarks.
How do I calculate selling price from margin?▾
Selling Price = Cost / (1 - Margin%). For example, if cost is $50 and target margin is 40%: $50 / (1 - 0.40) = $83.33.
About Margin Calculator
Calculate gross profit margin, markup percentage, and optimal selling price. Compare your margins to industry benchmarks. Batch mode for analyzing multiple products at once.
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