Profit Margin Calculator
Estimate profit, margin, and markup from your cost and selling price, with optional extra costs for more realistic pricing checks.
Core pricing inputs
Enter cost and selling price, then calculate.
Optional extra costs
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Calculate profit
Formula reference
- Profit = selling price - total cost
- Margin % = (profit / selling price) x 100
- Markup % = (profit / total cost) x 100
Financial note
This is a simplified estimate and not accounting, tax, or financial advice.
How to use
Follow these simple steps to use the tool.
Add the base product cost and expected selling price for one sale.
Include shipping, handling, packaging, platform fees, transaction fees, or other fixed costs if they apply.
Review profit amount, margin percentage, and markup percentage to compare pricing options quickly.
What it does
See what this free online tool can help with.
Calculates profit amount from selling price minus total cost.
Calculates profit margin as profit relative to selling price.
Calculates markup as profit relative to total cost.
Supports optional fixed costs for a more realistic estimate.
Supported formats and limits
Review supported inputs, outputs, and practical limits for this tool.
Formats and options
- Product cost and selling price inputs
- Optional extra cost inputs per sale
- Profit, margin, and markup outputs
Things to know
- This tool gives one estimate at a time for a single sale scenario.
- Results are simplified estimates and do not include tax logic by default.
- For accounting, tax, or financial decisions, consult a qualified professional.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about this tool.
What is profit margin?
Profit margin is the percentage of the selling price that remains as profit after costs are subtracted.
What is markup?
Markup compares profit to cost. It shows how much the selling price is increased above the cost.
Should I include shipping and handling?
Yes, if those costs affect your profit. Optional fields can include shipping, handling, packaging, platform fees, transaction fees, or other fixed costs tied to the sale.
Is this financial advice?
No. This tool gives a simple business estimate. It does not replace accounting, tax, or financial advice.
Why use a free online profit margin calculator?
A free online profit margin calculator is useful when you need a quick pricing check without opening a spreadsheet.
Enter your base cost and selling price, add relevant extra expenses, and instantly see whether the sale leaves enough margin. It is a fast way to compare price points before you commit to one.