Business
Profit Margin vs Markup Calculator
Compare profit, margin percentage and markup percentage from cost and selling price.
Before you convert
Margin and markup are often confused in pricing. This calculator shows profit, margin percentage and markup percentage from cost and selling price.
This calculator checks
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Inputs
Simple fields with validation.
Simple fields with validation.
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Result
Readable decision-ready output.
Readable decision-ready output.
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Method
Formula shown below the calculator.
Formula shown below the calculator.
Fast
Instant result
Instant result
India-ready
INR formatting
INR formatting
Clear
Detailed breakdown
Detailed breakdown
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Calculator
Enter cost and price
Use the inputs below to calculate a practical result.
Result
Actual cost summary
A clear view of principal, interest, GST and fees.
Profit
Margin Percent
Markup Percent
Detailed breakdown
Detailed result
Use these numbers to compare the headline result with the actual cost components.
Cost Price
Selling Price
Profit
Margin Percent
Markup Percent
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Formula and Methodology
Profit is selling price minus cost price. Margin percentage is profit divided by selling price. Markup percentage is profit divided by cost price.
Seeing both avoids pricing mistakes when setting product or service rates.
Seeing both avoids pricing mistakes when setting product or service rates.
Worked Example
Example: If cost is ₹700 and selling price is ₹1,000, profit is ₹300, but margin and markup percentages are different.
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How to use this result
Use the result to compare options, ask better questions and avoid judging only by the headline number. If a fee, GST amount, deduction or assumption changes, update the input and calculate again.
FAQs
Yes. The inputs, labels and result formatting are designed for Indian users and show INR values where money is involved.
The result is a planning estimate based on the values you enter. Always verify final amounts with the relevant bank, employer, tax advisor, school, builder or official document.