Selling price
Cost plus the selected markup percentage. It is the price before any extra tax, discount, or cost you did not include.
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Markup Calculator
Convert costs into selling prices using your desired markup percentage.
Last reviewed 2026-09-26
Enter your numbers
Use your own business figures.
Your true cost before markup.
%
Profit added as a percentage of cost.
Results
What the numbers show.
- Cost
- NGN 0.00
- Selling price
- NGN 0.00
- Profit per sale
- NGN 0.00
- Equivalent margin
- 0.0%
The cost entered above.
Cost plus the selected markup.
Selling price minus cost.
Profit as a percentage of selling price.
This is a planning calculation, not accounting, tax, legal, or financial advice. Use accurate current inputs and review the result against your real business records.
What it does
Make the calculation clear.
Enter the true cost of one product or service and the markup percentage you want to add. The calculator converts markup on cost into a selling price, money profit, and equivalent profit margin.
Why it is useful
It helps you apply markup consistently and understand the relationship between cost, price, and profit.
Use the result well
The calculation is a starting point, not the whole decision.
Use accurate inputs, understand what the result means, and compare the estimate with what your business actually records.
How to use it
- 1Enter the full cost per item or standard service, including the costs you want the markup to cover.
- 2Enter the markup percentage as a percentage of cost, not of selling price.
- 3Review the resulting selling price and equivalent margin so you can see the difference between markup and margin.
- 4Check whether the resulting price still covers overhead not included in cost and fits the actual customer offer.
Worked example
If the true cost is NGN 10,000 and you add a 50% markup, the selling price is NGN 15,000 and money profit is NGN 5,000. The equivalent profit margin is about 33.3%, not 50%.
Profit per sale
The money difference between selling price and the cost entered.
Equivalent margin
The same profit expressed as a percentage of selling price. It will be lower than the markup percentage when both are positive.
Calculate → act → understand
Put the price into a record you can reuse.
Use the result as a planning check, then update the product or service in your Catalogue so the price can flow into quotations and invoices.
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Questions about this calculator
A few quick answers about the calculator and how to interpret the result.
What is the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is based on cost, while margin measures profit as a percentage of the selling price.
Is this calculator free?
Yes. The calculator is free to use.
Will I need to create an account?
No. You can use the calculator without creating an account.
Will it work on mobile?
Yes. The calculator is designed to work on phones, tablets, and desktop devices.