What This Profit Margin Calculator Does
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| 3 Calculation Modes | Cost+Price, Cost+Margin, Price+Margin |
| Gross Profit | Per unit and total profit |
| Gross Margin | Profit ÷ Selling Price × 100% |
| Markup | Profit ÷ Cost Price × 100% |
| Total Revenue | Selling Price × Quantity |
| Progress Bar | Visual margin indicator |
| Multiple Currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, INR, PKR |
Three Calculation Modes
| Mode | Inputs | Calculates |
|---|
| Cost & Price | Cost + Selling Price | Margin, Markup, Profit |
| Cost & Margin | Cost + Target Margin | Selling Price, Profit |
| Price & Margin | Price + Target Margin | Cost, Profit |
Key Formulas
| Metric | Formula | Example |
|---|
| Gross Profit | Price – Cost | $75 – $50 = $25 |
| Gross Margin | Profit ÷ Price × 100% | $25 ÷ $75 = 33.3% |
| Markup | Profit ÷ Cost × 100% | $25 ÷ $50 = 50% |
| Revenue | Price × Quantity | $75 × 100 = $7,500 |
How to Use
Mode 1: Cost & Price
- Enter Cost Price (e.g., $50)
- Enter Selling Price (e.g., $75)
- Enter Quantity (optional)
- See Margin, Markup, Profit
Mode 2: Cost & Margin
- Enter Cost Price (e.g., $50)
- Enter Target Margin (e.g., 40%)
- Calculator shows required selling price
Mode 3: Price & Margin
- Enter Selling Price (e.g., $100)
- Enter Target Margin (e.g., 30%)
- Calculator shows maximum allowable cost
Industry Benchmarks
| Industry | Typical Margin |
|---|
| Retail | 20-50% |
| Restaurant | 3-10% |
| Software | 70-90% |
| Manufacturing | 10-30% |
| Services | 30-60% |
Quick Reference: Margin vs Markup
| Margin | Markup |
|---|
| 20% | 25% |
| 25% | 33.3% |
| 33% | 50% |
| 40% | 66.7% |
| 50% | 100% |
| 75% | 300% |
Example Calculation
Product: $50 cost, $75 selling price, 100 units sold
| Metric | Result |
|---|
| Profit per unit | $25 |
| Total Profit | $2,500 |
| Gross Margin | 33.33% |
| Markup | 50% |
| Total Revenue | $7,500 |
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl/Cmd + Enter — RecalculateCtrl/Cmd + R — Reset to defaults