Markup Calculator
Markup Calculator South Africa 2026
Markup calculator formula: selling price = cost × (1 + markup%).
Uses only the figures you enter.
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Markup calculator formula — South Africa
How it's worked out
Calculate your selling price from cost and markup percentage. See how markup converts to margin and visualise your price breakdown.
A 50% markup on R100 cost → R150 selling price (R50 profit).
Margin vs markup: margin = profit ÷ selling price (33.3% in that example); markup = profit ÷ cost (50%). Convert margin to markup: markup% = margin% ÷ (1 − margin%). Use this calculator to set profitable prices for South African businesses.
Margin to Markup Conversion
Margin is always smaller than markup. Use this table to quickly convert between the two.
| Gross Margin | Required Markup |
|---|---|
| 20% | 25% |
| 25% | 33.3% |
| 30% | 42.9% |
| 33.3% | 50% |
| 40% | 66.7% |
| 50% | 100% |
Conversion formulas:
Margin to Markup: Markup = Margin / (1 - Margin)
Markup to Margin: Margin = Markup / (1 + Markup)
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Accounter does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This calculator has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business.