Free Profit Margin Calculator

Quickly compute profit amount and margin percentage from cost and selling price. Accurate results—no signup required.

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Calculate profit & margin in a few steps

Enter cost and selling prices to instantly see your profit amount and margin percentage.

1

Enter the cost price

Type the amount you paid to acquire the product or service. Use decimals for accuracy (e.g., 23.50).

2

Enter the selling price

Input the price at which you plan to sell or have sold the item. The calculator will compare it to the cost.

3

View profit and margin

The profit amount and profit margin percentage are displayed instantly. Margin is calculated as (profit ÷ selling price) × 100.

What users say about our Profit Margin Calculator

Loved by retailers, e‑commerce sellers, and pricing pros worldwide.

"Calculating my margins used to be a pain. This tool gives me profit and margin instantly — it’s become part of my pricing workflow."

James R.

Online Store Owner

"I can quickly test different selling prices and see how the margin shifts. Super useful for bulk pricing decisions."

Lena S.

Wholesale Buyer

"Simple interface and reliable results. Having both profit and percentage right away saves me from manual calculations."

Mark T.

Product Manager

Profit Margin Calculator FAQs

Common questions about profit margin calculations answered.

Subtract cost from selling price to get profit, then divide by selling price and multiply by 100. For example, cost £50, selling £75: profit = £25, margin = (25 ÷ 75) × 100 = 33.33%.
Margin expresses profit as a percentage of selling price, while markup is profit as a percentage of cost. Margin = profit ÷ selling price; markup = profit ÷ cost.
This tool computes margin from cost and selling price. To target a margin, use selling price = cost ÷ (1 - margin decimal). You can test the result by plugging values into the calculator.
Yes. Calculations are done using standard formulas in JavaScript with proper decimal handling. Always verify with your own records for critical decisions.

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