Microeconomics

Profit Calculator

Enter your revenue and total cost to see the profit in cash, along with the margin and markup it represents.

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  • Updated for 2026

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Enter revenue and cost to see profit, margin and markup.

Worked example

With these example inputs:

  • Revenue$5,000
  • Total cost$3,000

Profit: $2,000

  • Margin40.0%
  • Markup66.7%

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What this profit calculator does

This calculator finds your profit on a sale. You enter the revenue and the total cost. The tool then takes one from the other. So you see the cash you keep. It also shows the margin and markup. You see the result in your currency.

What profit is

Profit is what is left after costs. It is the revenue minus what you spent. A bigger gap means more profit. So it is the reward for the work. It can be for one sale or a year. It is the heart of any business.

How it is calculated

The tool takes your revenue. It subtracts the total cost. So what is left is the profit. More revenue for the same cost raises it. Higher costs for the same revenue lower it. The result is your profit. The calculator runs the numbers for you.

What the result tells you

The result shows your profit. Five thousand in revenue less three thousand in cost is two thousand. More revenue raises it. Higher cost lowers it. So it shows the cash you keep. It is a straightforward figure.

The revenue

Your revenue is the money coming in. It is the full sale amount before costs. A bigger revenue lifts the profit. So this number sets the top line. Use the total you took in. It drives the entire result here. Enter your revenue.

The total cost

Your total cost is what you spent. It is every cost to make the sale. Add up materials, labor, and fees. So this is the full outlay. A higher cost cuts your profit. Leave nothing out for accuracy. Enter your total cost.

Margin versus markup

The tool also shows margin and markup. Margin is profit as a share of revenue. Markup is profit as a share of cost. So forty percent margin can be a bigger markup. They look at the same profit two ways. Margin suits pricing against the sale price. Markup suits pricing up from cost.

Why profit matters

Profit is the true test of a sale. Revenue alone can hide high costs. A big sale can still lose money. So profit shows what really stays. It funds growth, pay, and savings. Track it to keep the business healthy. Watch both the cash and the margin.

How to use it

Enter your revenue first. Add the total cost. Read the profit in the currency you choose. See the margin and markup too. Then try a lower cost. Compare a few products. Use it to set fair prices.

The limits of this calculator

It has a few clear limits. It uses revenue and cost only. It ignores tax on the profit. It does not split fixed and variable costs. It covers one sale or period at a time. So use it as a guide. So check your full accounts.

A final tip

Use this to find your profit fast. Remember to count every cost. Check the margin, not just the cash. Compare margins across your products. Set prices to protect your profit. Do not let revenue fool you. A careful view guides your pricing.

Frequently asked questions

How is profit calculated here?

Profit is simply revenue minus total cost. The calculator also expresses it as a margin of the price and a markup on the cost.

Is this gross or net profit?

It depends on the cost you enter. Use the cost of goods for gross profit, or all costs including overheads for a net figure.