Markup Calculator

Calculate selling price from cost and markup percentage, or find the markup percentage from cost and selling price. Compare markup and margin side by side with a detailed conversion table.

About Markup Calculator

This free markup calculator helps businesses set prices and understand the relationship between markup and profit margin. Calculate selling price from cost and desired markup percentage, or reverse-calculate the markup applied to a product. The comparison table shows equivalent markup and margin percentages side by side, helping you understand how these two common pricing metrics relate to each other.

Free and Unlimited

Use as many times as you need for any product or service. No account required, no sign-up, and no limits on calculations.

Instant Results

Get selling price, profit, and margin percentage instantly as you type. The markup vs margin comparison table updates in real time.

Privacy First

All calculations happen directly in your browser. Your pricing data and costs never leave your device or are stored anywhere.

Accurate Formulas

Uses standard business formulas: Selling Price = Cost x (1 + Markup%), Markup% = (Price - Cost) / Cost x 100, Margin% = Markup% / (1 + Markup%) x 100.

📋 Common Use Cases

Pricing Strategy

Calculate optimal selling prices, profit margins, and markup percentages. Ensure every product or service you sell generates sustainable profit.

Business Planning

Build financial projections for your business plan. Calculate break-even points, ROI on investments, and revenue targets needed to reach profitability.

Compensation Analysis

Evaluate job offers, set freelance rates, or plan salary budgets. Convert between hourly, monthly, and annual figures to compare compensation packages.

Tax Estimation

Understand your effective tax rate and marginal bracket. Plan estimated tax payments and evaluate the tax impact of additional income or deductions.

🪜 How to Use This Tool

  1. Enter your financial figures
    Input the relevant numbers — costs, revenue, salary, or investment amounts depending on the calculator type.
  2. Configure calculation parameters
    Set tax year, filing status, overhead percentages, or other variables that affect the specific financial calculation.
  3. Analyze the computed results
    Review key outputs like margin percentage, net profit, hourly equivalent rate, or tax liability. Most calculators show both summary figures and detailed breakdowns.
  4. Apply insights to decisions
    Use the calculated figures to set prices, negotiate offers, plan budgets, or file taxes. Recalculate as your situation changes throughout the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these calculators really free?▼
Yes. All calculators on iluv.tools are completely free. No signup, no account, no credit card required. Every calculation runs instantly in your browser.
Is my data sent anywhere?▼
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How accurate are these calculators?▼
Calculators use standard mathematical formulas with double-precision floating point. Results match industry-standard financial and scientific calculations.
Can I use calculators on mobile?▼
Yes. All calculators work on mobile browsers (iOS Safari, Android Chrome) with responsive layouts.