How do I calculate selling price from cost and margin?

Selling Price = Cost / (1 - Margin%). For example, if cost is ₹100 and desired margin is 20%, selling price = 100 / 0.8 = ₹125.

What is a good profit margin for retail business?

Retail margins vary by industry: grocery 2-5%, clothing 40-60%, electronics 10-20%, jewelry 40-50%. Our calculator helps you analyze your specific situation.

How do I factor in GST when calculating profit?

Calculate profit on the base price before GST. GST is collected from customers and paid to the government, so it shouldnt be counted as profit.

What costs should I include in cost price?

Include purchase cost, shipping, handling, and any direct costs. Fixed costs like rent are usually calculated separately as overhead.

How do I calculate profit for services?

For services, consider your time cost (hourly rate), materials, software, and overhead to determine your cost, then apply desired margin.

What is break-even point?

Break-even point is when total revenue equals total costs (zero profit). Our calculator can help you determine minimum selling prices to avoid losses.

Profit Calculator

Calculate profit margins, markups, and selling prices for your business.

Calculate profit margins, markup percentages, and optimal selling prices with our free business profit calculator. Whether you run a retail shop, e-commerce store, or service business in India, quickly determine how much profit you make on each sale. Enter cost price and desired margin or selling price to see all profit metrics instantly. Understand the difference between margin and markup, and make informed pricing decisions to maximize your business profitability.

Cost Price (₹)

Selling Price (₹)

Formulas Reference

Profit

= Selling Price - Cost Price

Profit Margin (%)

= (Profit / Selling Price) × 100

Markup (%)

= (Profit / Cost Price) × 100

Selling Price (from Margin)

= Cost / (1 - Margin%)

Selling Price (from Markup)

= Cost × (1 + Markup%)

Margin vs Markup - What's the difference?

Markup is calculated based on cost price (how much you add to cost). Margin is calculated based on selling price (what % of sale is profit). A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin. A 100% markup equals a 50% margin.

Features

Profit margin

Markup percentage

Selling price

Cost analysis

Multiple items

How to Use Profit Calculator

Enter Cost

Add product cost

Set Target

Enter margin or selling price

Calculate

Get all calculations

Analyze

Review profit metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

Profit margin is profit as a percentage of selling price, while markup is profit as a percentage of cost price. For example, 25% markup equals 20% margin.

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