Business
Markup Calculator
Calculate the selling price based on cost and markup percentage.
Calculator
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Selling price
$60
Profit
$20
Profit margin
33.33%
What is markup?
Markup is the amount added to the cost of a product to set its selling price. This calculator finds the selling price and profit based on cost and markup percentage.
Example
A product costing $40 with a 50% markup sells for $60, with $20 profit.
Money-saving tips
- •Markup and margin are different — a 50% markup is a 33% margin.
- •Set markups based on what the market will bear, not just cost.
- •Track markups by product line to optimize pricing.
Common mistakes
- •Confusing markup with profit margin.
Financial definitions
- Markup
- The amount added to cost to determine selling price.
- Margin
- Profit as a percentage of selling price.
Frequently asked questions
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