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Markup & Margin Calculator
Turn job cost and markup into sale price, profit, and gross margin instantly.
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Estimates only — verify against project conditions and manufacturer data.
Good to know
- Markup is profit as a % of cost; margin is profit as a % of price — they are not the same.
- A 25% markup is only a 20% margin. To hit a target margin, markup % = margin / (1 − margin).
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FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is profit divided by cost; margin is profit divided by sale price. A 50% markup equals a 33% margin. Bidding on markup but reporting on margin is a common way contractors lose money.
What markup do I need for a 30% margin?
Use markup = margin ÷ (1 − margin). For a 30% margin that is 0.30 ÷ 0.70 ≈ 42.9% markup.
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