This tool is part of these guided projects. Each project provides step-by-step instructions with checklists and all the tools you need in one place.
Tools you might need next
Free percentage calculator with six modes: find X% of Y, percentage change, add or subtract percent, and more. Instant results for discounts, tips, and markup.
Calculate discounted price and savings instantly. Enter original price and discount percentage to get final price and amount saved.
Free tip calculator for restaurants and delivery. Compute gratuity at 15%, 18%, or 20%, see the total bill, and split costs evenly among any number of diners.
Markup is added on top of the product cost. A 50% markup on $40 cost means adding $20, not setting price to 50% of cost.
Selling Price = Cost × (1 + Markup % ÷ 100)Markup is calculated on cost; margin is calculated on selling price. A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin — they are not interchangeable.
Margin % = Markup % ÷ (100 + Markup %) × 100The Markup Calculator applies industry-standard financial equations used by lenders, accountants, and planners. All intermediate values are computed with floating-point precision and rounded only for display.
Result = f(principal, rate, period, …)Updated: July 2026
A boutique owner prices handmade goods at 80% above wholesale cost.
→ Selling price: $45, profit: $20 (44.4% margin)
A restaurant applies a 300% markup on ingredients costing $4 per plate.
→ Menu price: $16
A homebuyer runs the Markup Calculator with two interest rates side by side to compare total interest paid over 30 years before choosing a lender.
A 100% markup is a 50% margin. Markup is based on cost; margin is based on revenue. Always clarify which metric you're targeting.
Markup must cover not just product cost but also rent, labor, shipping, and returns. Industry-standard markups (keystone = 100%) account for these hidden costs.
Use our free Markup Calculator for fast, accurate results in your browser. No signup or installation required — works on any device.