Markup Calculator

Set prices with confidence — convert a markup into a selling price and see the real margin it gives.

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How to use the Markup Calculator

Enter your cost for the item.
Enter the markup percentage you want to add.
Optionally enter a target margin to see the markup and price needed to reach it.

Formula used

Selling price = Cost × (1 + Markup %)

Margin = Markup ÷ (1 + Markup)

Markup needed = Margin ÷ (1 − Margin) · Price for a margin = Cost ÷ (1 − Margin)

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Markup Calculator — FAQs

How do I calculate a 30% markup?▾

Multiply cost by 1.30. An item costing ₹500 sells for ₹650 with a 30% markup, giving a 23.1% margin.

What markup gives a 50% margin?▾

A 100% markup. Doubling the cost means half the selling price is profit.

What is keystone pricing?▾

Keystone pricing is a retail rule of thumb of doubling the wholesale cost — a 100% markup or 50% margin.

Should markup cover overheads?▾

Yes. Your markup must cover rent, salaries, freight and discounts, not just product cost, or the business loses money despite a positive gross margin.

How to use the Markup Calculator

Formula used

Markup Calculator — FAQs

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