# Markup Calculator

Build a price from cost and markup, then read the resulting margin.

[Open this tool](https://whatson.pk/markup-calculator/)

Category: Seller Pricing & Profit

Markup starts from cost and adds a chosen percentage to produce a selling price.

Use a cost figure that matches the sale scope. The resulting margin can differ noticeably from the markup you entered.

## Inputs and controls

* Included unit cost (PKR). Allowed range: 0.01 to 1000000000
* Markup on cost (%). Allowed range: 0 to 10000

## How to use

* Enter included unit cost and markup on cost.

* Select Calculate result. Read the returned values alongside the assumptions below before copying, exporting or acting on the result.


## Why use this tool

The price and resulting margin stay together, useful when comparing a supplier cost with a retail pricing target.


## Before relying on the result

Markup uses cost as its denominator; margin uses selling price. Add all relevant costs before interpreting profit.


## Tool limitations

Markup uses cost as its denominator; margin uses selling price. Add all relevant costs before interpreting profit.

## Questions

### Will a 25% markup give a 25% margin?

No. Markup divides by cost, while margin divides by selling price. The percentages use different bases.

### What should I check before using Markup Calculator?

Check Included unit cost and Markup on cost. Use the exact units shown beside the controls and replace any example values with your own inputs.

Source page last modified (UTC): 2026-10-01T18:05:21+00:00

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