Markup is added on top of cost, while margin measures what share of the final price is profit.

Selling price: $84.00
Markup amount: $24.00
Resulting margin: 28.57%

Base cost
$60.00
Markup %
40.0%
Markup amount
$24.00

Pricing

Markup Calculator

Start with cost and a markup target when you need a faster pricing workflow than a spreadsheet.

This calculator helps sellers and freelancers convert a cost base into a selling price while still showing the resulting margin.

How to use this page

Start with your best current estimate, adjust the inputs until the result feels realistic, and use the related tools below when you want to pressure-test price, profit, or payout from another angle.

Turn a base cost and markup target into a selling price you can quote.

The calculator, examples, and shareable URL all stay aligned so you can test ideas quickly and revisit them later.

Worked examples

Start from a realistic scenario

Each example opens the same calculator with shareable URL state.

Standard retail markup

A common cost-plus pricing check for a lower-ticket item.

$84.00selling price

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Premium service markup

Markup can also be used when a service package has a clear cost base.

$495.00selling price

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This page was reviewed for clarity and consistency.

FAQ

Quick answers

Short answers for the questions that usually come up first.

Is markup the same as profit margin?

No. Markup is added on top of cost, while profit margin is calculated from the final selling price.

What if I also need to cover fixed overhead?

Use markup as a starting point, then check the result in the break-even or profit margin calculator.