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Cost-Plus Pricing Calculator

Set a price that actually makes money. Enter your cost and the markup you want, and see the selling price, profit per unit, and your profit margin.

What it costs you to make or buy one unit.
The percentage you add on top of cost.
Selling price
Profit per unit
Profit margin

Cost-plus pricing covers your cost plus a set markup. It doesn't account for demand or competitors, so check the price against your market too.

No sign-up No ads Runs in your browser — your numbers never leave your device

How cost-plus pricing works

You take your unit cost and add a fixed markup percentage. A $50 cost with a 40% markup becomes a $70 price — a $20 profit per unit. Note that markup and margin aren't the same: a 40% markup here is about a 28.6% margin (profit ÷ price).

Price = cost × (1 + markup %)

Quick FAQ

What is cost-plus pricing?

Setting your price by adding a fixed markup percentage on top of what a product costs you. It's simple and guarantees a margin, as long as your cost figure is complete.

What's the difference between markup and margin?

Markup is profit as a percentage of cost; margin is profit as a percentage of price. A 40% markup equals a ~28.6% margin. This tool shows both.

Related: markup calculator · profit margin calculator · gross profit calculator.

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More questions

Is the Cost-Plus Pricing Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Cost-Plus Pricing Calculator is completely free, runs in your browser, and never asks for a signup, email, or download. Enter your numbers and the result updates instantly.

How accurate is this calculator?

It uses standard formulas and recalculates the moment you change a value, so the math is exact for the inputs you enter. Treat the result as a reliable planning estimate; for decisions with legal or tax consequences, confirm the figures with a qualified professional.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The calculator is mobile-friendly and works on any phone, tablet, or computer — there is no app to install and nothing to save.

Can I add this calculator to my own website?

Yes. Scroll to “Add this free calculator to your site” above and copy the embed snippet to place the live calculator on your blog or website for free.

Last reviewed: September 2026. Free to use, no signup — Cost-Plus Pricing Calculator by ToolWise Digital.

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