Profit Calculator — Revenue, Cost & Margin
Enter your total revenue and total cost to instantly calculate your profit, profit margin percentage, and markup. Use this tool to evaluate product pricing, project profitability, and business performance.
How the Formula Works
Profit: Revenue − Cost
Profit Margin: (Profit ÷ Revenue) × 100
Markup: (Profit ÷ Cost) × 100
Example: Revenue $500, Cost $350 → Profit = $150, Margin = 30%, Markup = 42.86%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between profit and profit margin?
Profit is the absolute dollar amount earned (Revenue − Cost). Profit margin is profit expressed as a percentage of revenue. A $30 profit on $100 revenue = 30% margin.
What is a good profit margin?
It varies by industry. Retail averages 2–5%, SaaS can be 60–80%, services 15–30%. Compare to your industry benchmark.
What is markup vs margin?
Markup is profit as a percentage of cost. Margin is profit as a percentage of revenue. A 50% markup on a $10 item = $15 price = 33% margin.
How do I increase my profit margin?
Either increase revenue (raise prices, sell more) or reduce costs (negotiate suppliers, cut overhead). Both improve margin.
Can profit be negative?
Yes — that's a loss. If your costs exceed revenue, the calculator will show a negative result.