Markup calculator
Calculate the markup (the percentage added over cost) from a product's cost and sale price.
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Markup
25%
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Calculate the markup (the percentage added on top of cost to set the sale price) from a product's cost and sale price.
Calculates markup as (price - cost) / cost x 100, i.e. what percentage was added on top of the cost.
Use cases
- Setting a sale price from a target markup.
- Comparing pricing policies across suppliers.
- Understanding the difference between markup and margin.
How it works
- 1
Enter the cost
Type the production or acquisition cost.
- 2
Enter the sale price
Type the price it's sold for.
Frequently asked questions
- How is it different from margin?
- Markup is calculated on the cost; margin is calculated on the sale price. For the same product, markup is always higher than margin.
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