Profit is what remains after all costs. For pricing decisions look at contribution per unit (price − variable cost) as well as overall profit after fixed costs.
How to use the Profit Calculator
- Price per unit
- Cost per unit
- Quantity sold
- Fixed costs
Results update as you type, and every field accepts the units shown in its menu.
How it works
Enter the price per unit, cost per unit, quantity sold and any fixed costs.
Inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Price per unit | Amount in your currency |
| Cost per unit | Amount in your currency |
| Quantity sold | A number |
| Fixed costs | Amount in your currency |
What each result means
- Revenue = [Price per unit]×[Quantity sold]
- Total costs = [Cost per unit]×[Quantity sold] + [Fixed costs]
- Profit = [Revenue] – [Total costs]
- Profit margin = [Profit]÷[Revenue]×100
- Markup on total cost = [Profit]÷[Total costs]×100
- Contribution per unit = [Price per unit] – [Cost per unit]
Example values
How the main result changes when Price per unit changes and everything else stays at the example values above:
| Price per unit | Profit |
|---|---|
| 12.5 | -13,000 |
| 18.75 | -500 |
| 25 | 12,000 |
| 31.25 | 24,500 |
| 37.5 | 37,000 |
| 50 | 62,000 |
Formula
Revenue = price × quantity
Profit = revenue − total costs
Profit margin = profit ÷ revenue; markup = profit ÷ cost
Worked example
Inputs: Price per unit: $25; Cost per unit: $15; Quantity sold: 2,000; Fixed costs: $8,000.
Results: Revenue = $50,000.00; Total costs = $38,000.00; Profit = $12,000.00; Profit margin = 24 %; Markup on total cost = 31.58 %; Contribution per unit = $10.00.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate profit?
Revenue minus all costs.
What is the difference between profit and revenue?
Revenue is total sales; profit is what's left after costs.
What is contribution per unit?
Price minus variable cost per unit: it pays for fixed costs and profit.