Margin Calculator
Calculate profit margin by entering cost and selling price. Also find the required selling price for a target margin.
Calculate Margin from Cost and Price
Enter your cost and selling price to calculate the profit margin.
Formulas
Profit Margin Formula
Margin % = ((Selling Price - Cost) / Selling Price) × 100Profit margin is the profit as a percentage of the selling price.
Selling Price Formula (from Target Margin)
Selling Price = Cost / (1 - Margin % / 100)To achieve a target margin, divide the cost by (1 - margin percentage).
Markup Formula (for comparison)
Markup % = ((Selling Price - Cost) / Cost) × 100Markup is the profit as a percentage of cost. Markup is always higher than margin for the same profit.
About Margin Calculator
Margin calculator helps businesses understand profitability on sales. Margin is based on selling price, while markup is based on cost. A 50% margin equals a 100% markup.