📊 Profit & Loss

Calculate profit/loss amount & %, find selling price or cost price. Instant results.

Calculate Profit or Loss

📖 Markup vs Margin

Markup

Profit as % of Cost Price. Profit / CP × 100

Margin

Profit as % of Selling Price. Profit / SP × 100

About This Tool

Profit & Loss Calculator

Calculate your net profit or loss, profit margin percentage, and markup from cost and selling price.

Why Use This Tool?

  • Quickly calculate profit margin before pricing a product or service
  • Determine cost price from selling price and margin for pricing decisions
  • Track gross profit across different products in your inventory
  • Used by retailers, e-commerce sellers, and small business owners
  • Understand break-even and profitability across your product catalogue

Overview

Profit and loss calculation is the most fundamental business accounting concept. Whether you are setting prices for a new product, evaluating whether a business decision is financially sound, or tracking profitability across your inventory, understanding your exact margins is essential. Our Profit and Loss Calculator helps you calculate gross profit, net profit, profit margin percentage, markup percentage, and more — instantly from your cost price and selling price.

How to Use

  • 1

    Enter Cost Price

    Input the total cost to produce or purchase the item (including direct costs).

  • 2

    Enter Selling Price

    Input the price at which you sell the item to customers.

  • 3

    View Profit or Loss

    Instantly see profit/loss amount and whether the transaction is profitable.

  • 4

    Check Margin and Markup

    Read the profit margin % (profit as % of selling price) and markup % (profit as % of cost).

  • 5

    Model Scenarios

    Adjust prices to find the optimal selling price for your target profit margin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Margin = Profit/Selling Price × 100. Markup = Profit/Cost Price × 100. A 50% markup equals a 33.3% margin.
Varies by industry. Retail: 2–10%. Software: 60–80%. Services: 20–40%. Compare against industry benchmarks for your sector.
Selling Price = Cost / (1 − Desired Margin). For 30% margin on ₹100 cost: ₹100 / 0.7 = ₹142.86.
Gross profit = Revenue − COGS. Net profit = Gross Profit − Operating expenses, taxes, and interest. This calculator focuses on gross profit.
Yes. Include marketplace fees, shipping, and packaging in your cost price to ensure your selling price covers all costs and your target margin.