Enter Revenue $, Cost $ and Profit $ to review profit margin with this tool. Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost.
| Markup | Margin | Markup | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 9.09% | 60% | 37.50% |
| 15% | 13.04% | 65% | 39.39% |
| 20% | 16.67% | 70% | 41.18% |
| 25% | 20.00% | 75% | 42.86% |
| 30% | 23.08% | 80% | 44.44% |
| 35% | 25.93% | 85% | 45.95% |
| 40% | 28.57% | 90% | 47.37% |
| 45% | 31.03% | 95% | 48.72% |
| 50% | 33.33% | 100% | 50.00% |
| 55% | 35.48% | 200% | 66.67% |
Margin = [(Selling price − Cost) ÷ Selling price] × 100The calculation links Revenue $, Cost $ and Profit $ to profit margin. Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost. The two percentages are not interchangeable.
Enter Revenue $, Cost $ and Profit $ to review profit margin with this tool. Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost.
Compare selling price, cost and profit as shares of revenue. Use margin to understand how much of each sales dollar remains after the costs entered.
Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost. The two percentages are not interchangeable.
Prepare Revenue $, Cost $ and Profit $. Enter cost and selling price for the same unit or period and compare the displayed margin with markup.
Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost. The two percentages are not interchangeable. The chosen cost scope determines whether the result resembles a gross or broader profit margin. Returns, fees and overhead must be included consistently.
Use the full settings in the worked-example table. They produce Profit Margin: 30.00%; Markup: 42.86%. Compare the method and units as well as the displayed number.
The displayed relationship is Margin = [(Selling price − Cost) ÷ Selling price] × 100 Enter cost and selling price for the same unit or period and compare the displayed margin with markup.
The chosen cost scope determines whether the result resembles a gross or broader profit margin. Returns, fees and overhead must be included consistently. Check the original measurement, source data and the convention required by the task.
Worked margin calculator example. Set Revenue $ = 100; Cost $ = 70; Profit $ = 30.00. The corresponding output is Profit Margin: 30.00%; Markup: 42.86%. Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost.
Compare selling price, cost and profit as shares of revenue. Use margin to understand how much of each sales dollar remains after the costs entered.
Enter cost and selling price for the same unit or period and compare the displayed margin with markup.
| Field | Example value | Entry check |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue $ | 100 | Use the amount for this scenario in the currency and period shown by the field. |
| Cost $ | 70 | Check whether this amount is one-time, monthly or annual before entering it. |
| Profit $ | 30.00 | Enter the value for this scenario using the field label as the reference. |
Relationship used for this example: Margin = [(Selling price − Cost) ÷ Selling price] × 100
Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost. The two percentages are not interchangeable.
| Output | Displayed result |
|---|---|
| Profit Margin | 30.00% |
| Markup | 42.86% |
With these settings, profit margin is 30.00%. Use the same units and calculation mode when reproducing this example.
Margin divides profit by selling price, whereas markup divides the same profit by cost. The two percentages are not interchangeable. The chosen cost scope determines whether the result resembles a gross or broader profit margin. Returns, fees and overhead must be included consistently.
Replace the illustrative revenue $ value (100) with your own value, then complete the other inputs for the same scenario. Enter cost and selling price for the same unit or period and compare the displayed margin with markup.