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Core Profit & Loss Calculator
Loss = Cost Price − Selling Price | Loss % = (Loss ÷ Cost Price) × 100
Result
You make a profit of $20 (40% on cost).
Selling Price for Desired Profit %
To earn 30% profit on cost $50, set selling price at $65.00.
Target Profit (Fixed Amount)
To make $40 profit on cost $100, sell at $140.00.
Profit Margin Calculator
Profit margin is 30% — $300 profit on $1,000 revenue.
Bulk Transaction Calculator
Selling 100 units at $35 (cost $20) gives total profit $1,500.
Profit Simulation
See profit at different selling prices (fixed cost price).
| Selling Price | Profit | Profit % |
|---|
Use this to find an optimal selling price for your cost.
Industry Profit Margin Benchmarks
| Industry | Typical Profit Margin |
|---|---|
| Retail | 5% – 10% |
| E-commerce | 10% – 20% |
| Software | 20% – 40% |
| Restaurants | 5% – 15% |
Benchmarks vary by segment. Compare your margin to industry norms.
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Profit Margin vs Markup
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Profit Margin | Profit as % of revenue — (Profit ÷ Revenue) × 100 |
| Markup | Profit as % of cost — (Profit ÷ Cost) × 100 |
What is Profit and Loss?
Profit is what you gain when selling price is higher than cost price; loss is when selling price is lower. Profit = Selling Price − Cost Price; Profit % = (Profit ÷ Cost Price) × 100. Loss and Loss % use the same idea with Cost − Selling Price. Profit margin is profit as a percentage of revenue; markup is profit as a percentage of cost. Use these formulas to set prices, compare margins, and plan business targets.
FAQ
How do you calculate profit percentage?
Profit % = (Profit ÷ Cost Price) × 100. Example: $20 profit on $50 cost = 40%.
What is a good profit margin?
It varies by industry. Retail often 5–10%; e-commerce 10–20%; software 20–40%. Compare to your sector.
What is the difference between profit and markup?
Profit is the dollar amount (SP − CP). Markup is profit expressed as % of cost; margin is profit as % of revenue.
How do businesses calculate profit?
Profit = Revenue − Cost (including COGS, overhead). For a single item: Profit = Selling Price − Cost Price.
How to Use the Profit & Loss Calculator
Core P&L: Enter cost price and selling price to get profit or loss and the percentage. Selling Price: Enter cost and desired profit % to get the selling price you need. Target Profit: Enter cost and the profit amount you want to see the required selling price. Profit Margin: Enter revenue and cost to get profit and margin %. Bulk Transaction: Enter cost per unit, selling price per unit, and quantity to get total profit. Profit Simulator: Set a cost price and see profit and profit % at different selling prices. Benchmarks: Check typical profit margins by industry. Use Calculate to update results, then Download CSV or Share to save or share.