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Gross Profit Calculator

Calculate your gross profit, gross profit margin, and markup percentage from revenue and cost of goods sold.

Calculate Gross Profit
Enter your revenue and cost of goods sold

Total sales or turnover

Direct costs of producing goods/services

Your Results

Gross Profit

£40,000

Gross Margin

40.0%

Markup

66.7%

Revenue£100,000
Cost of Goods Sold60,000
Gross Profit£40,000
Understanding Gross Profit

What is Gross Profit?

Gross profit is the profit a company makes after deducting the costs directly associated with making and selling its products, or the costs of providing its services. It's calculated as: Gross Profit = Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

Gross Profit Margin vs Markup

  • Gross Profit Margin: Gross profit as a percentage of revenue - shows what percentage of each pound of revenue is profit
  • Markup: Gross profit as a percentage of COGS - shows how much you've marked up your costs

What's Included in COGS?

  • Raw materials and components
  • Direct labour costs
  • Manufacturing supplies
  • Freight and shipping (inbound)
  • Direct factory overheads

Typical Gross Profit Margins by Industry

  • Retail: 20-50%
  • Manufacturing: 25-35%
  • Software/SaaS: 70-90%
  • Professional Services: 50-70%
  • Restaurants: 60-70%