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Markup Calculator

Calculate markup percentage and selling price.

Results are estimates and may differ from actual tax, payroll, accounting or investment outcomes.

Markup calculator

Compare cost, markup and selling price to understand how pricing changes affect gross margin.

How it works

Frequently asked questions

What is markup?

Markup is the amount added to cost to arrive at a selling price, usually expressed as a percentage of cost.

Is markup the same as margin?

No. Markup is based on cost, while gross margin is based on selling price.

Why does the distinction matter?

Confusing markup and margin can lead to pricing errors, especially when setting target profitability.

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Using the result responsibly

Markup Calculator | Calculate Selling Price & Margin is useful when you want a quick calculation from a small set of assumptions. The result should be read together with the inputs: changing one value can materially change the output, and real contracts, tax rules, lender terms, grading policies, or investment conditions may use different definitions.

Before relying on Markup Calculator | Calculate Selling Price & Margin, record the inputs and check the result with a simple independent calculation when practical. For money, grades, or formal decisions, also record the rounding method and assumptions so the result can be reproduced.

Use markup calculator | calculate selling price & margin as a planning aid rather than a guarantee. Where the tool involves rates, percentages, or future values, the displayed result can differ from a real-world outcome because of timing, fees, rounding, eligibility rules, or other conditions not represented by a simple calculator.