Markup vs margin
Price = cost x (1 + markup). Markup = profit / cost; margin = profit / price. Margin = markup / (1 + markup).
Because markup is measured against the smaller number, it is always higher than the margin on the same sale.
Markup vs Margin Calculator in CAD | HelloBooks Free markup calculator for Canadian businesses: enter a C$ cost and a markup to get the selling price, profit and the equivalent margin. Runs in your browser.
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Markup vs margin calculator (CAD)
Enter a cost in Canadian dollars and a markup percentage. See the selling price, the profit, and what the same deal looks like as a margin.
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Calculate price from markup
| Selling price | C$90.00 |
| Profit | C$30.00 |
| Same deal as a margin | 33.33% |
A 50% markup is a 33.33% margin: markup divides profit by cost, margin divides it by price.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Is a 50% markup a 50% margin?
- No. A 50% markup on a C$60 cost gives a C$90 price and a 33.33% margin.
- Should I include GST/HST?
- No. Work in amounts before sales tax.
- Is my data stored?
- No. The calculation runs in your browser.
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