Markup Calculator (ADHD-Friendly)
Figure out your selling price in seconds. Simple markup calculator that tells you what to charge.
You know what something costs you. You need to know what to charge. Enter your cost and desired markup percentage, and instantly see your selling price. That's the core question for any business: can I sell this for more than I paid? This calculator answers it without the confusion of margin vs. markup debates or complex pricing strategy discussions. Cost × (1 + markup) = selling price. See your profit per unit. Done. If you want to work backwards from a price you've already set, you can do that too — enter selling price to see what markup you're actually getting.
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Common use cases
- Quick pricing decisions without overthinking
- Setting prices at markets or pop-ups
- Checking if a price covers costs plus profit
- Instant answers instead of spreadsheet calculations
How to use
- Enter the cost price of your product
- Input your desired markup percentage
- Or enter selling price to calculate markup
- View resulting profit and margin
FAQ
What's the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is calculated on cost (profit/cost), while margin is calculated on selling price (profit/selling price). A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin.
What markup should I use?
It depends on your industry. Retail often uses 50-100%, grocery 10-30%, and luxury goods can be 100-300%.
How do I convert markup to margin?
Margin = Markup / (1 + Markup). For 50% markup: 0.50 / 1.50 = 33.3% margin.
What markup should I use?
Depends on your business. 50% is common for retail. 100% for specialty items. Start somewhere and adjust based on what sells.
This calculator provides illustrative estimates for planning purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice.