Profit Margin & Markup Calculator
Calculate gross profit, markup and profit margin from cost and selling price.
Margin is profit as a percentage of selling price. Markup is profit as a percentage of cost price.
Understanding Margin and Markup
South African businesses often use markup and margin interchangeably, but they are different. Markup is based on cost. Margin is based on selling price. This calculator helps retailers, contractors, restaurants and service providers check whether a selling price leaves enough gross profit after direct costs.