Cost Plus Pricing Calculator
Add a markup to cost.
Estimates only — always confirm the figures with your lender or a licensed professional before you commit.
This tool gives approximate results for planning only. It is not financial advice. Verify every number against your official loan, tax, or payroll documents.
Enter the values and press Calculate.
How to use Cost Plus Pricing Calculator
Cost plus pricing adds a percent of cost on top to set a price. This tool applies the markup.
Open Cost Plus Pricing Calculator on toolpermarket and enter your values above.
Enter the product cost and the markup percentage in the fields above, then press Calculate.
Read the result below the form. You can change any input and press Calculate again to compare scenarios.
Worked example. A $80 item with a 25 percent markup sells for $100.
When to use Cost Plus Pricing Calculator. Use it to price products so each sale covers cost and earns a margin.
When you actually reach for this
- Use it to price products so each sale covers cost and earns a margin.
Where this tool stops being accurate
- Works on the amounts you enter and ignores volume discounts, returns, and overhead you do not specify.
- Margin and markup are different numbers; the tool uses whichever formula its fields define.
Frequently asked questions
Is markup the same as margin?
No. Markup is versus cost; margin is versus price. They give different percentages for the same sale. For anything binding, check with a qualified professional about your specific situation.
Can markup be negative?
Yes. A negative markup prices below cost, which is a discount rather than a markup. For anything binding, check with a qualified professional about your specific situation.
What is the difference between margin and markup?
Markup is the percentage added to cost; margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. They are not the same number at the same rate. For anything binding, check with a qualified professional about your specific situation.