Markup Calculator - Calculate Markup Percentage on Cost
Calculate the markup percentage and profit amount from cost price and selling price
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How to Use
1Enter the cost price of your product
2Enter the selling price
3Click Calculate to see the markup percentage and total profit amount
Frequently Asked Questions
Markup is the amount added to the cost price to arrive at the selling price, expressed as a percentage of the cost. Formula: Markup = (Selling Price - Cost) / Cost × 100.
Markup is based on cost, while margin is based on selling price. For example, a product costing $100 sold for $150 has a 50% markup but only a 33.33% margin.
Consider your industry standards, competition, operating expenses, and target profit. Wholesale businesses often use lower markups (20–50%), while specialty retailers may use higher ones (100%+).
Yes. A 100% markup means the selling price is double the cost. There is no upper limit to markup percentage.