# Profit Margin Calculator

> Free profit margin calculator. Enter cost and price to get profit, margin % and markup %, or set a target margin to find the price you should charge.

Calculate profit, profit margin and markup from cost and price — or find the selling price you need to hit a target margin.

- **Live tool:** https://www.toolnova.org/finance-tools/profit-margin-calculator
- **Category:** Finance Calculators (https://www.toolnova.org/finance-tools)
- **Price:** Free
- **Requirements:** Runs in a modern web browser · No signup · No install

## What this tool does

- 4 modes: cost+price, +margin, +markup, price+margin
- Profit, margin % and markup % at a glance
- Quantity/bulk revenue, cost & profit totals
- Visual cost-vs-profit breakdown bar
- 6 currencies — instant, runs locally

## How to use Profit Margin Calculator

1. **Enter your cost** — Add what the product or service costs you.
2. **Add price or target margin** — Enter your selling price, or switch to set a target margin.
3. **Read profit, margin & markup** — See all three figures update instantly.
4. **Adjust to price confidently** — Tweak inputs to reach the margin you need.

## Common use cases

- Set a selling price for a target profit margin
- Check margin vs markup when quoting
- Confirm a discount still leaves a profit
- Price ecommerce or retail products

## About

### Margin and markup are not the same

Margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price; markup is profit as a percentage of cost. A product that costs $40 and sells for $100 has a 60% margin but a 150% markup. Confusing the two leads to underpricing. This calculator shows both from your cost and price so you always price with the right number.

### Price to hit a target margin

Switch to target-margin mode, enter your cost and the margin you want to keep, and the tool tells you exactly what to charge. It's ideal for retailers, freelancers and ecommerce sellers setting prices, and for quickly checking whether a discount still leaves a healthy profit. Everything runs in your browser.

## FAQ

### What is the difference between margin and markup?

Margin is profit divided by the selling price; markup is profit divided by cost. The same profit gives a lower margin % than markup %, so always be clear which you mean.

### How do I calculate profit margin?

Subtract cost from price to get profit, then divide by the price and multiply by 100. This tool does it automatically and also shows markup.

### How do I price for a target margin?

Switch to target-margin mode and enter your cost and desired margin — the calculator returns the selling price you should set.

### Is my pricing data stored?

No. All calculations happen locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded.

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