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Selling price$120.00
A 50% markup on $80.00 gives a selling price of $120.00 and 33.33% margin.
Profit$40.00
Equivalent margin33.33%
Price multiplier1.5×
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- 50% of $80.00 = $40.00.
- Add profit to cost = $120.00.
- Equivalent margin = 33.3333%.
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Apply a wholesale pricing rule
Cost: $80 · Markup: 50%
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Markup amount: 80 × 0.5 = $40.
- 02
Selling price: 80 + 40 = $120.
- 03
Equivalent margin: 40 ÷ 120 × 100 ≈ 33.33%.
Charge $120 for a 50% markup.
Illustrative example · A 50% markup is not a 50% margin. Markup uses cost as its denominator.
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Selling price = cost × (1 + markup ÷ 100)
Markup is based on cost, while margin is based on selling price. A 50% markup does not equal a 50% margin.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 100% markup a 100% margin?
No. A 100% markup doubles the cost, which produces a 50% margin.
Can I convert margin to markup?
Yes. This calculator shows the equivalent margin automatically, and the Margin Calculator can solve a target margin price.