Profit Margin Calculator
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Find the price for a target margin
Break-even
Free Profit Margin, Markup & Break-Even Calculator
Margin and markup are often confused. Margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price, while markup is profit as a percentage of cost. Enter any two of cost, price and margin and this calculator works out the rest.
It also finds the selling price you need for a target margin and the number of units required to break even once you add your fixed costs.
Margin and markup
Both shown side by side.
Target price
Price needed for a chosen margin.
Break-even units
How many sales cover your fixed costs.
Instant
Results update as you type.
How to use it
- Enter your cost and selling price.
- Read profit, margin and markup.
- Enter a target margin to find the price.
- Add fixed costs to see break-even.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between margin and markup?
Margin = profit / price. Markup = profit / cost. A 50% markup is a 33.3% margin.
How do I calculate profit margin?
(Selling price - cost) / selling price x 100.
What is a good profit margin?
It varies by industry. 10% is average for many retailers, higher for software and services.
What is break-even?
The number of units you must sell so revenue equals total costs.