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Markup vs Margin
A 25% markup is a 20% margin. That gap is your profit.
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A 25% markup is a 20% margin
If you apply a markup
Price: $500 · Actual margin: 20%
If you want a margin
Markup needed: 33%
Charge this for a 25% margin
$533
| Margin | Markup | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | 11% | $444 |
| 15% | 18% | $471 |
| 20% | 25% | $500 |
| 25% | 33% | $533 |
| 30% | 43% | $571 |
| 40% | 67% | $667 |
| 50% | 100% | $800 |
What you type here is saved automatically — on this device, and to your account if you have one.
About this tool
Convert between markup and margin instantly, and see what you must charge to actually hit the margin you think you are getting.
Best for
For anyone who prices work and has quietly wondered whether these are the same thing. They are not.
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