How to use this tool
Choose one reporting period and record revenue and all costs attributable to it. Decide whether revenue is gross or net, then avoid deducting the same platform fee in both revenue and costs.
How the calculation works
Profit = revenue − costs; profit margin = profit ÷ revenue × 100
Example
Revenue of $50,000 and total costs of $35,000 produce $15,000 profit and a 30% margin.
Read the result without overestimating it
A $10 sale with $6 costs has $4 profit: a 40% margin but roughly a 66.7% markup on cost. Mixing those percentages can lead to an incorrectly priced product.
Why this result matters
Margin shows how much of each revenue dollar remains after the costs entered, making projects of different sizes easier to compare.
Tips for a more useful estimate
- Include platform fees and marketing.
- Separate one-time and recurring costs.
- Use net revenue when available.
Frequently asked questions
Can margin be negative?
Yes. Costs above revenue produce a loss and negative margin.
Is margin the same as markup?
No. Margin divides profit by revenue; markup divides profit by cost.
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