Profit Margin Calculator

Calculate profit and profit margin from revenue and cost.

A profit margin calculator computes your profit and margin percentage from revenue and cost: margin = profit / revenue × 100.

How to Use the Profit Margin Calculator

  1. Enter revenue. Type your total revenue.
  2. Enter cost. Type your total cost.
  3. Read the result. See profit and margin percentage.

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What Is Profit Margin?

Profit margin measures how much of your revenue is kept as profit, a key indicator of business profitability.

Formula

Profit = revenue − cost. Margin (%) = (profit / revenue) × 100. A higher margin means a larger share of revenue is profit.

Key Features

  • Profit amount
  • Margin percentage
  • Instant results

Examples

  • Revenue $5,000 and cost $3,500 → profit $1,500, margin 30%.

Common Use Cases

  • Pricing
  • Business analysis
  • Financial planning

Tips & Best Practices

  • Compare margins across products to find the most profitable.

Limitations

  • Use consistent definitions of cost for accurate results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is profit margin?
Profit as a percentage of revenue: (revenue − cost) / revenue × 100.
How is profit calculated?
Revenue minus cost.
Is it free?
Yes, and it runs locally.

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