Financial Tool
Markup Calculator
Calculate selling price based on cost and markup percentage.
Pricing Details
# About This Calculator
The Markup Calculator helps you set the correct selling price for your products to ensure you cover your costs and make a profit.
Markup Explained
Markup is the percentage amount you add to the cost price to determine the selling price. It is one of the most fundamental pricing strategies in retail.
Formula:Price = Cost × (1 + Markup%)
Example: If a shirt costs $10 and you want a 50% markup, you sell it for $15. ($10 × 1.50).
Key Confusion: A 50% Markup is NOT a 50% Profit Margin. In the example above, earning $5 profit on a $15 sale is only a 33.3% Margin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'Keystone' markup?+
Keystone pricing refers to marking up an item by 100%, effectively doubling the cost price. If it costs $10 to buy, you sell it for $20. This is a standard strategy in many retail sectors like apparel.
Is markup based on cost or price?+
Markup is ALWAYS based on Cost. Margin is based on Selling Price. This is the golden rule of retail math.
What if I need a specific margin?+
If you know you need a 40% margin, you cannot just use a 40% markup. You need to calculate the equivalent markup. (Formula: Markup = Margin / (1 - Margin)). A 40% margin requires a 66.7% markup.
Is Markup Calculator free to use?+
Yes, Markup Calculator on Matheric is completely free to use. We believe in accessible education and utility for everyone.
How accurate is Markup Calculator?+
We use standard mathematical formulas and high-precision computing algorithms to ensure results for Markup Calculator are accurate for academic and professional use.
Can I use Markup Calculator on my phone?+
Yes! Markup Calculator is fully responsive and optimized for all devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktops.