Profit Calculator
Turn cost and selling price into profit, margin and markup.
Pricing
Enter what an item costs you and what you sell it for.
Result
Profit per unit
€25.00
- Total profit
- €25.00
- Total revenue
- €65.00
- Total cost
- €40.00
- Profit margin
- 38.46%
- Markup on cost
- 62.50%
- Break-even price
- €40.00
Margin is profit ÷ selling price. Markup is profit ÷ cost. Use net figures for both.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between margin and markup?
- Margin is profit as a share of the selling price. Markup is profit as a share of the cost.
- Should I use cost including VAT?
- Use net figures on both sides so the margin is not distorted by reclaimable tax.
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