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Markup Calculator
Apply a markup percentage to cost to find selling price, markup amount, and resulting margin.
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Turn cost into a selling price
Apply a markup percentage to cost and see the resulting selling price and profit margin.
Results
Selling price
1,620
Markup amount
420
Resulting margin
25.93%
How to use it
- 01Enter the base cost of the product or service.
- 02Add the markup percentage you want to apply.
- 03Review the selling price, markup amount, and resulting margin.
Result guide
- Markup percentage is applied on cost, not revenue.
- Selling price includes the original cost plus the markup amount.
- Resulting margin will always be lower than markup percentage for the same scenario.
Why this page matters
Markup pages are practical because many operators price from cost first and then need to check the resulting sell price quickly.
Showing the resulting margin keeps the page useful for people who need both cost-plus pricing and reporting language in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Why is margin lower than markup in the same example?
Because margin is calculated on the final selling price while markup is calculated on cost.
Is this useful for retail and services?
Yes. The cost-plus relationship is common in both product and service pricing.
Can I use decimals in markup percentage?
Yes. Fractional markup percentages work normally in the calculation.
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