Markup Calculator
Calculate markup and selling price from cost.
How It Works
Markup = Cost × Markup % ÷ 100. Selling price = Cost + Markup.
Example
A $1,000 item at 20% markup: $200 markup → $1,200 selling price.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is markup?
The amount added to cost to cover overhead and profit. A 20% markup on cost means selling for cost × 1.2.
Markup or margin — which is it?
This is markup on cost. Margin is profit ÷ selling price, which is a different number.
What is a typical contractor markup?
Contractors often add 10–20% for overhead and profit on material and subcontract costs.