How to use the Markup Calculator
- Choose whether you know the markup or the margin you want.
- Enter the cost and the percentage.
- Press Calculate.
Formula
Price = Cost × (1 + Markup) or Price = Cost ÷ (1 − Margin)
Markup = Margin ÷ (1 − Margin); Margin = Markup ÷ (1 + Markup)
Examples
- Cost 45 with 60% markup → price 72, margin 37.5%.
- For a 35% margin on cost 45 → price ≈ 69.23 (markup 53.85%).
Frequently asked questions
Why does a 50% markup give only a 33% margin?
Markup is measured against cost and margin against price. A 50 cost marked up 50% sells for 75; the 25 profit is a third of 75.