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Calculate selling price from cost and markup percentage, or reverse-calculate markup from a known selling price. See profit per unit and margin percentage.

Markup vs. Margin

MarkupMarginMultiplier
25%20%1.25x
50%33.3%1.50x
100%50%2.00x
200%66.7%3.00x

Industry Markups

Retail Clothing100–300%
Restaurants200–400%
Grocery15–30%
SaaS400–900%

FAQ

What is the difference between markup and margin?+

Markup is the percentage added to cost to get the selling price. Margin is the percentage of the selling price that is profit. A 100% markup gives a 50% margin. They use different denominators — markup uses cost, margin uses selling price.

How do I calculate markup percentage?+

Markup % = ((selling price - cost) / cost) x 100. If you buy for $50 and sell for $80: ((80-50)/50) x 100 = 60% markup.

How do I convert markup to margin?+

Margin % = markup % / (100 + markup %) x 100. A 50% markup equals 50/150 x 100 = 33.3% margin.

What is a typical markup for SaaS?+

SaaS products often have 80-90%+ gross margins (equivalent to 400-900% markup) because the marginal cost of serving an additional customer is very low.

Why is markup important for pricing?+

Markup ensures you cover costs and generate profit. Understanding your markup helps set competitive prices while maintaining healthy margins across your product line.

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