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Profit margin calculator

Profit margin calculator: enter your values and get an instant free result.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

(Revenue − Costs) ÷ Revenue × 100

Understand the inputs

Revenue
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Costs
Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Margin divides profit by selling price; markup divides it by cost. Equal percentages therefore give different prices. Use a consistent tax basis for costs and sales.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Revenue
10000
Costs
6500
Example result35 %

Profit: 3,500.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Profit margin calculator work?+

(Revenue − Costs) ÷ Revenue × 100. Margin divides profit by selling price; markup divides it by cost. Equal percentages therefore give different prices. Use a consistent tax basis for costs and sales.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Margin divides profit by selling price; markup divides it by cost. Equal percentages therefore give different prices. Use a consistent tax basis for costs and sales. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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