What Markup Achieves a 30% Gross Margin?
To achieve a 30% gross margin on a $70 cost, you need to price at $100, which is a 42.9% markup.
How to use this tool
- Enter cost of goods sold and selling price in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your gross margin and the full breakdown beneath it.
Calculate the markup percentage needed to reach a 30% gross margin target on a $70 product.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between margin and markup?
- Gross margin = profit / selling price. Markup = profit / cost. For the same product, markup is always higher than margin. For example, a 50% markup on a $60 cost gives a $90 price and a 33.3% margin.
- Which should I use for pricing?
- Retailers typically think in terms of margin (% of revenue). Manufacturers often use markup (% over cost). Know which your industry uses to avoid miscommunication with partners and buyers.