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Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate gross profit margin, net profit and markup — enter your cost and selling price to get all key profitability metrics.

⚡ Instant calculation 🔒 Private — runs in your browser 🚫 No login required 📋 Copy or download results
📊 Profit Margin Calculator
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Enter your figures and click Calculate to see your results.

📖How to Use the Profit Margin Calculator

  1. 1
    Enter your figures

    Enter your cost price and selling price to calculate gross profit, profit margin percentage and markup percentage.

  2. 2
    Click Calculate

    Press the Calculate button. All results appear instantly — no page reload needed.

  3. 3
    Read and use your results

    Your results are shown in a clear summary card. Use the Copy button to grab the result or Download to save a text report.

💡When to Use This Calculator

SituationWhy It Helps
Pricing new products Set profitable prices
Reviewing product lines Identify low-margin items
Investor reporting Show margin metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between profit margin and markup?

Profit margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. Markup is profit as a percentage of the cost. A product costing $80 and selling for $120 has a 33.3% profit margin but a 50% markup.

What is a good profit margin?

It varies widely by industry. Grocery retail: 1–3%. SaaS software: 60–80%. Consulting: 20–40%. Manufacturing: 5–20%. Compare your margin against your industry benchmark.

What is gross vs net profit margin?

Gross profit margin excludes operating costs, taxes and interest — it is revenue minus cost of goods sold. Net profit margin deducts all expenses. This calculator computes gross profit margin.

How do I improve my profit margin?

Either increase your selling price, reduce your costs, or both. Even a 5% reduction in costs can have a significant impact on your margin. Regularly review supplier costs and overheads.

Is this calculator free?

Yes — completely free to use with no login, no sign-up and no usage limits.

Is my data private?

Yes. All calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No figures are ever sent to any server or stored.