What is the difference between margin and markup?

Margin compares profit against selling price, while markup compares profit against cost price.

Can I use this for product pricing?

Yes - it is useful for products, services, and quote planning.

Calculators

Calculate profit, margin percentage, and markup instantly.

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Cost price

Selling price

Overhead per unit

250

Profit

31.25

Margin %

45.45

Markup %

550

Break-even price

Pricing readout

This version separates margin from markup and includes overhead, which makes it more useful for real pricing decisions than basic calculators.

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