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Markup Calculator

Calculate product markup percentage and selling price from cost.

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Formula

Markup% = ((Selling Price − Cost) ÷ Cost) × 100

What is Markup?

Markup is the percentage added to the cost of a product to determine its selling price. It's expressed as a percentage of the cost, not the selling price (that would be margin).

For example, if a product costs $20 and you sell it for $50, your markup is 150% — you added $30 on top of the $20 cost.

Recommended Markups by Business Model

  • Retail (general): 50% – 100% (keystone markup)
  • Dropshipping: 100% – 200%
  • Luxury/Designer: 200% – 500%
  • Grocery/Food: 15% – 50%
  • Electronics: 30% – 50%

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