{"id":27897,"date":"2026-03-23T11:11:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:11:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/?p=27897"},"modified":"2026-05-05T11:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:34:36","slug":"margin-vs-markup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/","title":{"rendered":"Markup vs Margin: What is the Difference Between Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#What_is_Markup\" title=\"What is Markup?\">What is Markup?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#What_is_Margin\" title=\"What is Margin?\">What is Margin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#Markup_vs_Margin_Know_the_Difference\" title=\"Markup vs Margin: Know the Difference\">Markup vs Margin: Know the Difference<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#How_to_Calculate_Markup_StepByStep_Guide_With_Example\" title=\"How to Calculate Markup? Step-By-Step Guide With Example\">How to Calculate Markup? Step-By-Step Guide With Example<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#How_to_Calculate_Margin_StepByStep_Guide_With_Example\" title=\"How to Calculate Margin? Step-By-Step Guide With Example\">How to Calculate Margin? Step-By-Step Guide With Example<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#Markup_Margin_Conversion_Chart\" title=\"Markup Margin Conversion Chart\">Markup Margin Conversion Chart<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#When_to_Use_Markup_and_Margin\" title=\"When to Use Markup and Margin?\">When to Use Markup and Margin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#Last_Remarks\" title=\"Last Remarks\">Last Remarks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/margin-vs-markup\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Markup\"><\/span>What is Markup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Markup is the amount that is added to the cost of a product or service to determine its selling price and earn a profit. In simple terms, markup is the extra amount that is added to the cost to make a profit.<\/p>\n<p>It means that, through markup, you specify how much extra you are adding to the charge. Companies use markup percentages to maintain profitability. Industries such as construction, retail, or service-providing companies use markup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Margin\"><\/span>What is Margin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Margin or gross margin profit is the percentage of the profit that a business earns from its selling price after deducting all expenses. It means the profit the company makes from selling a product or service, after deducting its costs.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, it shows how much profit the company makes per sale. Margin represents the percentage of the selling price that is actual profit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Markup_vs_Margin_Know_the_Difference\"><\/span>Markup vs Margin: Know the Difference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s understand the difference between markup and margin. However, before digging into the concept, you need to understand the following terms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):<\/strong> The cost incurred to manufacture a product or provide a service.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Revenue:<\/strong> It is the income that the company earns by selling the product or service before any deduction. Revenue is always reported on the top line of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-income-statement\/\">income statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gross profit:<\/strong> The net revenue\/profit that the company earns after deducting COGS from the total revenue.<\/p>\n<h3>Difference Between Markup and Margin On Various Aspects<\/h3>\n<h4>Definition<\/h4>\n<p>Markup is the percentage added to the cost of goods or services. Margin refers to the profit percentage the business owner earns on a product or service.<\/p>\n<h4>On the Basis of the Calculation<\/h4>\n<p>Markup is calculated from the cost and represents the profit added to the cost to arrive at the selling price. On the other hand, the margin is calculated as a percentage of the selling price to determine the profit component.<\/p>\n<h4>Impact on the Pricing Strategy<\/h4>\n<p>Margin versus markup also highlights the effect on the pricing strategy. Markup is useful for<br \/>\nsetting the selling price by adding an amount to the cost price. Margin, on the other hand, represents how profitable the pricing decisions are.<\/p>\n<h4>Financial Reporting Effect<\/h4>\n<p>Stakeholders primarily focus on margins to assess the business&#8217;s overall profitability. Markup percentages are less valuable to them for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/financial-reporting\/\">financial reporting<\/a> and understanding the business&#8217;s financial health.<\/p>\n<h4>Effect on the Profitability<\/h4>\n<p>A higher markup does not necessarily result in a higher margin. It is because both are calculated differently. For instance, if you set your markup to 100%, the margin will be 50% (the markup-to-margin conversion formula is explained below). Also, one cannot set a very high markup. It can lead to low sales volume, further reducing overall profitability.<\/p>\n<h3>Markup vs Margin &#8211; Comparison<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table-block\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Aspect<\/b>s<\/th>\n<th><b>Markup<\/b><\/th>\n<th><b>Margin<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Definition<\/td>\n<td>The percentage that is added to the cost price to set the selling price.<\/td>\n<td>The percentage of profit gained from the selling price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Calculation base<\/td>\n<td>The calculation is based on the cost.<\/td>\n<td>The calculation is based on the selling price.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Purpose<\/td>\n<td>It is useful for pricing products or services.<\/td>\n<td>It is useful to measure profitability.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Formula<\/td>\n<td>(Selling Price &#8211; Cost Price)\/Cost Price x 100<\/td>\n<td>(Selling Price &#8211; Cost Price)\/Selling Price x 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Usage in business<\/td>\n<td>Professionals use markup for pricing strategies and quotations.<\/td>\n<td>Professionals use margin for financial analysis and reporting for their business.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Value Difference<\/td>\n<td>Markup is always higher than the margin for the same product.<\/td>\n<td>Margin will always be lower than the markup.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Used by<\/td>\n<td>It is used by the sales department and purchasing departments.<\/td>\n<td>It is used by external departments like investors and bankers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"cta-sc\">\n<p class=\"cta-ttl\"><strong class=\"cta-ttl\">Stop Guessing &amp; Send an Accurate Estimate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cta-cnt\">Choose our 66+ customized templates for fast &amp; accurate estimating.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\">Try Moon Invoice Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_Markup_StepByStep_Guide_With_Example\"><\/span>How to Calculate Markup? Step-By-Step Guide With Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calculating markup is essential for businesses to develop better pricing strategies. Also, it ensures the business achieves strong profitability and covers the additional costs. It also improves financial planning.<\/p>\n<p>Before we understand how we calculate the markup, we must understand its formula, which is explained below:<\/p>\n<h3>Markup Formula<\/h3>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Markup = [(Selling Price &#8211; Cost Price)\/Cost Price] x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"spacers-10\"><\/div>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Markup = (Gross Profit\/Cost Price) x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Margin Calculation<\/h3>\n<h4>1. Identify the Cost Price<\/h4>\n<p>The initial step is determining the cost price. The price will include all the direct costs (material or labor) and indirect costs (overhead or shipping).<\/p>\n<h4>2. Determining the Selling Price<\/h4>\n<p>Next, the selling price is the price you charge the customer for the product or service. Include all costs, including materials, overhead, and labor. The selling price should be in line with market prices and competitors&#8217; pricing.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Calculating the Profit<\/h4>\n<p>Once you determine the cost price and selling price, you can compute the profit. Easily determine the profit by subtracting the cost price from the selling price.<\/p>\n<h4>4. Find the Markup Ratio<\/h4>\n<p>Next, find the markup ratio using the markup formula. Simply, divide the profit by the cost price to find the markup ratio.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Converting to a Percentage<\/h4>\n<p>To convert the result to a percentage, multiply it by 100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example of Markup to Understand the Calculation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s understand the calculation through the markup example. Suppose a seller bought the product at $600 and wants to sell it at $1000.<\/p>\n<p>Selling price = $1000<\/p>\n<p>Cost price\/COGS = $600<\/p>\n<p>Determining the profit = Selling Price &#8211; Cost Price<\/p>\n<p>Profit = $1000 &#8211; $600 = $400<\/p>\n<p>Now, applying the markup formula<\/p>\n<p>Markup = [(Selling Price &#8211; Cost Price)\/Cost Price] x 100<\/p>\n<p>= (Profit\/Cost Price) x 100<\/p>\n<p>400\/600 x 100 = 67%<\/p>\n<p>So the markup percentage is 67%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_Margin_StepByStep_Guide_With_Example\"><\/span>How to Calculate Margin? Step-By-Step Guide With Example<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calculating the margin means you determine the percentage you earn on your selling price. A higher margin means good profit, while a lower margin means small profit. Before calculating the margin, you need to understand its formula as follows:<\/p>\n<h3>Margin\/Profit Margin Formula<\/h3>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Profit Margin = [(Revenue &#8211; Cost Price)\/Revenue] x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"spacers-10\"><\/div>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Profit Margin = Profit\/Revenue x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"spacers-10\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>The formula can also be written as<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Profit Margin = [(Selling Price &#8211; Cost Price)\/Selling Price] x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"spacers-10\"><\/div>\n<p>or<\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Profit Margin = Profit\/Selling Price x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<h3>Step-by-Step Margin Calculation<\/h3>\n<h4>1. Determining the Revenue<\/h4>\n<p>The first step in calculating the margin is to identify the product or service&#8217;s total selling price (revenue). It clearly means considering the earnings before any deductions are made.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Find the Cost Price<\/h4>\n<p>Once you determine the revenue, the next step is finding the cost. The total cost that is incurred in producing the product or the service.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Calculate the Profit<\/h4>\n<p>Determine the profit by subtracting the cost price from the selling price (or revenue).<\/p>\n<p>Profit = Selling Price\/Revenue &#8211; Cost Price<\/p>\n<h4>4. Calculate the Margin<\/h4>\n<p>Once you have all the values, the next step is to determine the margin. The simple calculation is dividing the profit by the selling price.<\/p>\n<h4>5. Converting to a Percentage<\/h4>\n<p>Once you determine the margin, express it as a percentage by multiplying it by 100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Margin Example to Understand the Calculation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Taking the same example above, we now understand the practical, real-life scenario. Here,<\/p>\n<p>Selling price\/ Revenue = $1000<\/p>\n<p>Cost price\/COGS = $600<\/p>\n<p>Profit = Selling price &#8211; cost price<br \/>\n= $1000 &#8211; $600<br \/>\n= $400<\/p>\n<p>Now, to calculate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/small-business-profit-margin\/\">profit margin<\/a>, you need to use the following formula<\/p>\n<p>Margin = Profit\/Revenue x 100<\/p>\n<p>= 400\/1000 x 100<br \/>\n= 40%<\/p>\n<p>So the profit margin percentage is 40%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Markup_Margin_Conversion_Chart\"><\/span>Markup Margin Conversion Chart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below shows the relationship between markup and margin. It represents that the margin is always lower than the markup. As the markup increases, the margin value increases at a slower rate. Additionally, you can quickly use this table to find the margin for a given markup.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table-block\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><b>Markup<\/b>s<\/th>\n<th><b>Margin<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>15%<\/td>\n<td>13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<td>23%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>33.33%<\/td>\n<td>25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<td>28.6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>43%<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<td>33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>75%<\/td>\n<td>42.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<td>50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>But what about any other percentage that is not mentioned in this table? Here, you need to use the conversion formula as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Markup to Margin Conversion Formula<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Markup = [Margin\/(1-Margin)] x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"spacers-10\"><\/div>\n<p>Suppose your product margin is 40% and you want to know the markup. You can know that straightforwardly by using the above formula:<\/p>\n<p>Markup = [0.4\/(1-0.4)] x 100<\/p>\n<p>0.4\/0.6 x 100 = 66.667 =~ 67%<\/p>\n<p>So, to achieve 67% of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/calculate-gross-profit\/\">gross profit<\/a> margin, you need to set up a 40% margin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Margin to Markup Conversion Formula<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"formula-box formula-blue\"><strong>Margin = [Markup\/(1+ Markup)] x 100<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"spacers-10\"><\/div>\n<p>Let\u2019s assume you set a 30% markup on your product and want to know what margin it will yield. Simply put it using the above formula:<\/p>\n<p>Margin = [0.3\/(1+0.3)] x 100<\/p>\n<p>= 0.3\/1.3 x 100<\/p>\n<p>= 23%<\/p>\n<p>So, you will get a 23% margin when setting up the markup of 30%.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_Use_Markup_and_Margin\"><\/span>When to Use Markup and Margin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Choosing the markup and margin depends on the business context.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to Use Markup<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-disc-list\">\n<li>Whenever you want to decide how much percentage you want to add to the cost price of the product or the services.<\/li>\n<li>When there is a need to prepare the sales quotes or the proposals quickly and accurately.<\/li>\n<li>To ensure that expenses like material, shipping, and labor are covered before calculating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-net-profit-margin\/\">net profit<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Markup is also useful when a fast method is needed to convert cost to selling price.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When to Use Margin<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"custom-disc-list\">\n<li>To evaluate profitability, because it shows the percentage of sales that is actual profit.<\/li>\n<li>To analyse the financial reporting to track the gross, operating, and net profit.<\/li>\n<li>Business professionals can use margin to adjust the pricing.<\/li>\n<li>Margin is also useful in determining which product is working well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"cta-sc\">\n<p class=\"cta-ttl\"><strong class=\"cta-ttl\">Opt for Transparent Billing for Greater Reliability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"cta-cnt\">Create error-free invoices with the auto-calculation feature of our customized invoice templates of Moon Invoice.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\">Start Your Free Trial Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Last_Remarks\"><\/span>Last Remarks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Markup and margin are two related but different terms. Markup primarily focuses on the cost price and is used to determine the selling price. Margin, on the other hand, focuses primarily on revenue when determining profitability. You must understand the markup vs margin explained above because it helps analyze a business&#8217;s profitability and financial performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"1-link-27897\" class=\"sh-link 1-link sh-hide\"><h3 onclick=\"showhide_toggle('1', 27897, 'What is the difference between 30% margin and 30% markup?', 'What is the difference between 30% margin and 30% markup?'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"1-toggle-27897\" class=\"sh-toggle\" data-more=\"What is the difference between 30% margin and 30% markup?\" data-less=\"What is the difference between 30% margin and 30% markup?\">What is the difference between 30% margin and 30% markup?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"1-content-27897\" class=\"sh-content 1-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\">A 30% margin means 30% of the selling price is profit. Similarly, a 30% markup means you add 30% to the item\u2019s cost price.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"2-link-27897\" class=\"sh-link 2-link sh-hide\"><h3 onclick=\"showhide_toggle('2', 27897, 'Is 30% profit margin too high?', 'Is 30% profit margin too high?'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"2-toggle-27897\" class=\"sh-toggle\" data-more=\"Is 30% profit margin too high?\" data-less=\"Is 30% profit margin too high?\">Is 30% profit margin too high?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"2-content-27897\" class=\"sh-content 2-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\">A 30% profit margin is not considered too high, but it is considered healthy and strong. It indicates strong cost management.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"3-link-27897\" class=\"sh-link 3-link sh-hide\"><h3 onclick=\"showhide_toggle('3', 27897, 'Should I use markup or margin?', 'Should I use markup or margin?'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"3-toggle-27897\" class=\"sh-toggle\" data-more=\"Should I use markup or margin?\" data-less=\"Should I use markup or margin?\">Should I use markup or margin?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"3-content-27897\" class=\"sh-content 3-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\">It all depends on what you want to do, either pricing or profit analysis. Markup is the right choice when you know the cost and want to add the profit percentage. It means it helps to analyze how much to charge. Margin is the right measure for understanding how much profit is actually generated from sales.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"4-link-27897\" class=\"sh-link 4-link sh-hide\"><h3 onclick=\"showhide_toggle('4', 27897, 'What is a good markup percentage?', 'What is a good markup percentage?'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"4-toggle-27897\" class=\"sh-toggle\" data-more=\"What is a good markup percentage?\" data-less=\"What is a good markup percentage?\">What is a good markup percentage?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"4-content-27897\" class=\"sh-content 4-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\">A good markup percentage ranges from 50% to 100%. However, it all depends on the industry, cost &#038; competition. A good markup should cover all the costs and provide a healthy profit. Higher markup doesn\u2019t always lead to higher profit margin.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div id=\"5-link-27897\" class=\"sh-link 5-link sh-hide\"><h3 onclick=\"showhide_toggle('5', 27897, 'Which is better for pricing: markup or margin?', 'Which is better for pricing: markup or margin?'); return false;\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><span id=\"5-toggle-27897\" class=\"sh-toggle\" data-more=\"Which is better for pricing: markup or margin?\" data-less=\"Which is better for pricing: markup or margin?\">Which is better for pricing: markup or margin?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"5-content-27897\" class=\"sh-content 5-content sh-hide\" style=\"display: none;\">It depends on the need. Markup is better for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/instant-estimate-maker\">creating estimates<\/a>, quotes, and consistent price setting. It is because you add the desired percentage to the cost in order to cover the profit. Margin is better for analyzing the actual profit earned from the sale. It is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mooninvoice.com\/blog\/how-to-calculate-revenue\/\">calculated based on the revenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is Markup?What is Margin?Markup vs Margin: Know the DifferenceHow to Calculate Markup? Step-By-Step Guide With ExampleHow to Calculate Margin? Step-By-Step Guide With ExampleMarkup Margin Conversion ChartWhen to Use Markup and Margin?Last RemarksFAQ What is Markup? 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