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Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate gross profit, net profit and markup from cost and selling price. Works in reverse to find the required selling price for a target margin.

The Profit Margin is a free online tool that helps you calculate gross profit, net profit and markup from cost and selling price. works in reverse to find the required selling price for a target margin It runs in your browser with no sign-up, downloads, or installation needed. All processing happens locally — your data stays on your device.
Profit Margin

How to use

1

Margin vs markup — what's the difference?

Profit margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. Markup is profit as a percentage of the cost. A 50% markup on a £50 item gives a £75 selling price (£25 profit), which is actually a 33.3% margin — not 50%. The tool shows both clearly.

2

Find selling price from target margin

Switch to "Find selling price" to work backwards. Enter your cost and the margin percentage you want to achieve, and the tool calculates the exact selling price needed. Useful for pricing new products or services.