Margin, markup & what to charge — in one place
Cost and price in, profit out — or flip it around and price from a target margin. Nothing is submitted anywhere.
🔒 Pro: batch table
Price your whole catalog at once — add products, see margin per item.
How the margin math works
- Margin = (price − cost) ÷ price × 100 — profit as a share of what the customer pays.
- Markup = (price − cost) ÷ cost × 100 — profit as a share of what you paid.
- Target pricing — price = cost ÷ (1 − target margin). 40% margin on $50 cost → $83.33.
Why use MarginCalc?
- All three directions — from cost & price, from revenue & cost, or backwards from a target margin.
- Margin vs markup, clearly separated — the #1 pricing mistake, avoided.
- Confidential — your costs and prices never leave your browser.
FAQ
What is a good profit margin?
It varies by industry: retail often runs 20–35% gross, software and digital products 60–90%, restaurants 3–10% net. Compare against your own industry benchmark, not a universal number.
How do I convert markup to margin?
Margin = markup ÷ (1 + markup). A 50% markup is a 33.3% margin; a 100% markup is a 50% margin.
Can I calculate margin for my whole catalog?
Yes — Pro unlocks the batch table where each product gets its own row and margin.
Is my pricing data stored?
Only in your own browser's local storage. There is no server and no upload.