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Gross Margin Calculator

Calculate gross profit, gross margin, markup, and cost ratio before ads and channel-specific expenses.

Enter price and cost

Use this for quick sourcing checks before adding platform fees, shipping, ads, and overhead.

Gross profit

$26.00

Gross margin

65%

Markup

185.7%

Cost ratio

35%

Cost breakdown

Selling price
$40.00
Cost of goods
$14.00
Gross profit
$26.00

Formula notes

Gross profit = selling price - cost of goods.

Gross margin = gross profit / selling price. Markup = gross profit / cost of goods.

Gross margin is a simple planning metric and does not represent final net profit. Last config update: 2026-07-06.

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How to use this calculator

Use Gross Margin Calculator before listing, reordering, or launching ads. Start with conservative costs, then test how price and fees change profit.

  • Enter one product or order model.
  • Replace default rates with your actual account rates.
  • Compare net profit, margin, and break-even outputs.
  • Use related calculators for deeper platform-specific checks.

Formula

Gross Margin Calculator follows a simple seller economics model: revenue minus product cost, shipping, platform fees, payment fees, advertising, and other order-level costs.

  • Revenue is based on selling price and buyer-paid charges.
  • Costs include product, shipping, fees, ads, and overhead where relevant.
  • Margin is net profit divided by revenue.
  • Break-even metrics estimate the point where profit reaches zero.

Example workflow

A seller can enter a target price, product cost, shipping cost, and fee rate, then compare profit margin before deciding whether the item deserves more research.

  • Check the default result first.
  • Change product cost or fee rate to match your supplier and marketplace.
  • Try a higher and lower selling price.
  • Use the result to reject weak products faster.

Common mistakes

The most common issue is treating marketplace revenue as profit. Gross Margin Calculator helps expose hidden costs before they become expensive inventory mistakes.

  • Forgetting shipping, returns, or ad costs.
  • Using a generic fee rate for every category.
  • Ignoring fixed fees on low-priced products.
  • Making sourcing decisions before checking break-even price.

FAQ

Is gross margin the same as net margin?

No. Gross margin only compares price to product cost. Net margin includes shipping, fees, ads, overhead, and other expenses.

What margin should I target?

It depends on channel and acquisition cost. Many ecommerce sellers need enough gross margin to absorb fees and paid traffic.

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