Quick Answer
Grocery markup: $2 cost → $2.50 retail (25%). Thin margins (15-30%) require high volume sales.
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Markup & Margin Calculator
Calculate markup percentage and profit margin
Selling Price
$2.50
Margin
20.0%
Profit per Unit
$0.50
Quick Reference
Markup = (Profit / Cost) × 100
Margin = (Profit / Selling) × 100
About Grocery Store Markup Calculator
How to Use the Markup/Margin Calculator
- Enter your cost price
- Enter either desired markup % or target selling price
- View calculated profit margin and selling price
- Compare different pricing scenarios
Understanding Markup vs Margin
| Cost | Markup % | Margin % | Selling Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60 | 50% | 33.3% | $90 |
| $60 | 66.7% | 40% | $100 |
| $60 | 100% | 50% | $120 |
Common Industry Markups
- Grocery: 15-25%
- Clothing: 50-100%
- Electronics: 30-50%
- Restaurants: 200-400%
- Jewelry: 100-300%
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