Profit Margin Calculator
Calculate profit, profit margin, and markup from revenue and cost. Explore target margin scenarios and export results to CSV.
Profit
$3,500.00
Revenue: $10,000.00
Profit margin
35.00%
Markup: 53.85%
Definitions
Profit margin = Profit / Revenue. Markup = Profit / Cost.
| Margin | Target cost | Target profit |
|---|---|---|
| 5.00% | $9,500.00 | $500.00 |
| 10.00% | $9,000.00 | $1,000.00 |
| 15.00% | $8,500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| 20.00% | $8,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| 30.00% | $7,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| 40.00% | $6,000.00 | $4,000.00 |
Our profit margin calculator helps you estimate profit, margin, and markup quickly. Use it for pricing decisions, business planning, and scenario modeling.
Common Use Cases
- ✓Pricing decisions
Understand how your costs and revenue translate to profit margin and markup.
- ✓Ecommerce & retail
Check if product pricing leaves enough margin after cost of goods.
- ✓Freelancers & agencies
Model project profitability and confirm pricing targets.
- ✓Scenario planning
Use target margin scenarios to see the cost/profit needed at common margin levels.
Key Features
Margin + markup
Shows both profit margin (profit/revenue) and markup (profit/cost).
Target margin table
Quick scenarios for common target margins (5%–40%).
Copy + CSV export
Copy a summary and export scenarios for spreadsheets.
Privacy-first
Runs in your browser—no sign-up and no data stored.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is profit margin?
Profit margin is profit divided by revenue. It answers: 'What percent of each dollar of revenue is profit?'
What is markup?
Markup is profit divided by cost. It answers: 'How much did you mark up the cost to arrive at the selling price?'
Is margin the same as gross margin?
This tool calculates a simple margin using revenue and cost. Whether that is gross margin depends on what you include in 'cost' (COGS vs overhead).
Can margin be negative?
Yes—if your costs are greater than revenue, profit becomes negative and margin is negative.