Markup to Margin Converter
Convert between markup and profit margin percentages for pricing your products with this free calculator that runs in your browser.
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Minimum 0
Range 0–99.999
Before you rely on this: Estimates only — not financial, tax or legal advice. Confirm current rates, fees and rules before relying on these figures.
How to use this calculator
- Enter a markup OR a margin percentage.
- Read the matching value of the other.
How it works
Margin = markup ÷ (100 + markup); markup = margin ÷ (100 − margin). They describe the same profit from different bases — markup is on cost, margin is on selling price.
Worked example
50% markup. = 33.33% margin.
Common mistakes
- Treating markup and margin as the same — a 50% markup is only a 33% margin.
- Entering a margin of 100% or more (impossible — price would be infinite).
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is profit as a percentage of cost; margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. A 50% markup is a 33% margin.
How do I convert markup to margin?
Margin = markup ÷ (1 + markup). The tool converts both ways so you can price consistently.
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Cite this tool
Zerdly. (2026). Markup to Margin Converter. Retrieved from https://www.zerdly.com/tools/markup-margin-converter/
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