Calculate gross profit margin percentage and profit amount from cost and selling price
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How to Use
1Enter the cost price of the product
2Enter the selling price of the product
3Click Calculate to get the profit margin percentage and the profit amount
Frequently Asked Questions
Profit margin is the percentage of revenue that remains as profit after subtracting the cost. It is calculated as: Margin = (Selling Price - Cost) / Selling Price × 100.
Margin is calculated as a percentage of the selling price, while markup is calculated as a percentage of the cost. A 50% markup is not the same as a 50% margin.
Yes. If the selling price is lower than the cost, the margin will be negative, indicating a loss.
This depends heavily on the industry. Retail businesses often aim for 20–50% margins, while software companies may achieve 60–80%. Compare against your industry's benchmarks.