Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate profit margin, markup percentage, and selling price. Essential for freelancers pricing their services.

Calculate Margin & Markup

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Profit₹200
Profit Margin20.00%
Markup25.00%

Find Selling Price from Target Margin

₹800

Using cost from left panel

Sell At₹1,066.67
Profit per Unit₹266.67

Find Price from Target Markup

Sell At₹1,066.64
Profit per Unit₹266.64

Revenue → Profit Breakdown

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Max Costs₹70,000
Profit₹30,000

Margin vs Markup — Quick Reference

MarginMarkupMultiplierExample (Cost ₹100)
10%11.1%1.11xSell at ₹111
20%25%1.25xSell at ₹125
25%33.3%1.33xSell at ₹133
30%42.9%1.43xSell at ₹143
40%66.7%1.67xSell at ₹167
50%100%2.00xSell at ₹200

Profit Margin vs Markup — What Freelancers Need to Know

Margin vs Markup — The Difference

Profit Margin = (Profit / Selling Price) × 100
Markup = (Profit / Cost Price) × 100

Example: Cost ₹800, Sell ₹1000 → Profit ₹200
Margin = 200/1000 = 20% | Markup = 200/800 = 25%

How to Price Freelance Services

  • Know your costs: Tools, subscriptions, internet, electricity, time value
  • Target 30-50% margin: Industry standard for consulting/development
  • Factor in taxes: GST (18%), income tax, professional tax
  • Include non-billable time: Marketing, admin, learning — typically 30-40% of time

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