What this tool is for
Markup Calculator is built for business planning inside business calculators when you need to shows how much the selling price rises above cost. It focuses on markup instead of making you adapt a broad calculator to a narrow task.
When to use it
Use it when cost and selling price are already known and you want a fast estimate before comparing options, checking a worksheet, or copying the result into another workflow.
Inputs
- Cost is the money value used by the formula. Use $ for this field.
- Selling price is the money value used by the formula. Use $ for this field.
Formula
markup = ((price - cost) / cost) x 100
Example
$40 cost and $60 price gives 50% markup.
What the result means
The result labeled "Markup" is the direct output of markup = ((price - cost) / cost) x 100. In the worked example, $40 cost and $60 price gives 50% markup.
Before you rely on the result
Treat the output as a planning estimate. Taxes, refunds, fees, contracts, accounting policy, and local rules can change the real business result.