Gross Margin & Markup Multiplier Calculator

Solve for target selling prices, gross profit margin %, markup multiplier, and cost of goods in real time.

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS / Buy Cost)

Profit Margin (%)

Markup (%)

Selling Price ($)

Estimated Shipping / Overhead ($)

Sales Tax (Optional %)

Profit & Multiplier Summary

2.50x Markup

Net Gross Profit $32.50 60.0% Profit Margin • 150.0% Markup

Recommended Selling Price $62.50

Cost of Goods (COGS) $25.00

Shipping & Overhead $5.00

Total Customer Price (with Tax) $67.19

💡 The Golden Pricing Rule: Margin is profit divided by Selling Price. Markup is profit divided by Cost. A 50% Margin requires a 100% Markup!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expert answers on markup multipliers, gross margin calculations, and pricing strategies.

What is the difference between Margin and Markup?

Profit Margin is your profit expressed as a percentage of the final Selling Price (Profit ÷ Selling Price × 100).
Markup is your profit expressed as a percentage of the original Cost of Goods (Profit ÷ Cost × 100).
For example, if an item costs $50 and sells for $100: profit is $50, Margin is 50%, and Markup is 100%.

What is Keystoning in retail pricing?

Keystone pricing is a classic retail pricing rule where the merchant prices products at exactly double the wholesale cost (a 100% markup), which automatically yields a 50% gross profit margin before operating expenses.

How do I calculate selling price from a target profit margin?

The mathematical formula is: Selling Price = Cost of Goods ÷ (1 − (Target Margin % ÷ 100)).
If your cost is $30 and you want a 40% margin, your selling price is $30 ÷ (1 − 0.40) = $50.00.