Markup and margin calculator so materials pay their way.
Markup and margin are not the same thing, and mixing them up quietly costs money on every job. Enter what something costs you and the markup, margin or price, and see all three.
Selling price
£125.00
- Profit
- £25.00
- Markup (on cost)
- 25%
- Margin (on price)
- 20%
A 25% markup is only a 20% margin. If your accountant talks about margin, they mean profit as a share of the price.
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What's the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is profit as a percentage of your cost. Margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. A 25% markup on £100 gives £125, which is a 20% margin. To make a 25% margin you need a 33.3% markup.
Should I mark up materials?
Most trades do, because buying, collecting, storing and guaranteeing materials takes time and carries risk. Whatever you choose, be consistent and make sure the price on the quote covers your time to source them.
Do I show the markup on the quote?
No. The customer sees the price for each line. Your cost and markup stay private. In QuoteEdge your rate card holds the selling price, and supplier costs sit alongside it for your eyes only.
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