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Profit Margin Calculator

Find gross profit on a sale and the percentage that profit represents of the selling price. Your data is processed in your browser.

How to use

  1. Enter the total cost.
  2. Enter the selling price.
  3. Calculate to see gross profit and margin.

How it works

Gross profit is selling price minus cost. Margin is profit divided by selling price and multiplied by 100.

Notes and limitations

  • Include every cost you want considered.
  • Profit margin and markup are different measures.

Frequently asked questions

Can margin be negative?

Yes. If cost exceeds the selling price, profit and margin are negative.

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