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Markup Calculator: Markup Percentage From Cost and Price

Enter your cost and your selling price to see the markup percentage. Markup is how much you add on top of cost, which is why it is larger than margin for the same price.

By InovativexUpdated 12 November 2026How we check tools

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How to use the Markup Percentage Calculator

Fill in the fields above and the result appears straight away. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded.

How it works

Calculated from the inputs shown in this tool.

Examples

Cost 60, selling price 100
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Markup: -16.66666667%
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Cost 50, selling price 100
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Markup: 0%
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Cost 800, selling price 1,000
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Markup: -93.75%
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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate markup?

(Price − cost) ÷ cost × 100.

How do I get the price from a markup?

Price = cost × (1 + markup ÷ 100).

Is markup the same as margin?

No. A 50% markup gives a margin of 33.3%.

What markup should I use?

Enough to cover overhead and leave the profit you need.