Business
Markup Calculator
Calculate markup percentage, gross profit per unit, and selling price from cost and price inputs.
- Free to use
- Runs in your browser
- Level A · Standard formula
- Last reviewed 2026-08-16
How to use this calculator
Enter the requested values and select Calculate. The result is computed locally in your browser using the formula shown on this page.
Understanding the result
This calculator reports the mathematical result without assigning unsupported performance ratings or professional judgments. Context may affect how the result should be interpreted.
Calculation method
Markup % = (Selling Price − Cost) ÷ Cost × 100.
Calculator guide
About the Markup Calculator
Markup expresses the amount added above cost as a percentage of cost.
What to keep in mind
- Markup is not the same as gross margin.
- Cost must be greater than zero to calculate a markup percentage.
- A target margin requires a different selling-price calculation than a target markup.
Formula & methodology
Markup % = (Selling Price − Cost) ÷ Cost × 100
Review standard: Level A · Standard formula. How calculator reviews work.CalculateMeasure performs the arithmetic locally in your browser. The displayed result depends on the values and units you enter.
Frequently asked questions
What does this calculator calculate?
Markup expresses the amount added above cost as a percentage of cost.
Can I use the result for an important decision?
Use the result as a calculation aid and verify the inputs, assumptions, and applicable professional or regulatory requirements before relying on it for an important decision.
Does CalculateMeasure store the values I enter?
This calculator performs its arithmetic in your browser. The calculator itself does not need to send your entered values to a server to produce the result.