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Markup ↔ margin calculator

Convert markup to real margin (and back). Stop undercharging by treating them like the same number.

Cost

Markup

Real profit margin

23%

A 30% markup on a $1,000 cost gives you $300 profit on a $1,300 price — a 23% margin. Targeting "30% margin"? You'd need a higher markup.

Price

$1,300

Profit

$300

Targeting a specific margin? Get the markup you need:

% margin → 43% markup

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