Accounting Calculator

Gross Margin Calculator

Calculate gross profit, gross margin and cost percentage from sales revenue and cost of sales.

Calculator

Enter the required values and select Calculate to see the result.

Formulas

  • Gross profit = Sales revenue − Cost of sales
  • Gross margin = Gross profit ÷ Sales revenue × 100%
  • Cost ratio = Cost of sales ÷ Sales revenue × 100%

Worked Example

Example: revenue of 50,000 and cost of 32,000 produces gross profit of 18,000 and a gross margin of 36%.

Result Explanation

Gross margin measures the portion of revenue remaining after direct cost of sales.

Use Cases

  • Product pricing review
  • Channel margin comparison
  • Monthly performance analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when revenue is zero?

The calculator stops percentage division and shows a clear validation message.

Is gross margin the same as markup?

No. Gross margin uses selling price as the denominator; markup uses cost.

Accounting and Tax Disclaimer

These calculators provide general accounting, tax and business estimates only. Rules differ by jurisdiction, industry and accounting policy. Confirm formal filings, bookkeeping entries, audits and business decisions against applicable regulations and professional advice.

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