# Markup Calculator

Charging a 30% markup does not produce a 30% margin. Convert correctly here.

Category: Calculator. Free to use, no signup required.

## Inputs
- Job cost ($)
- Target gross margin (%)

## FAQs
Q: How do I convert margin to markup?
A: Markup = margin ÷ (1 − margin). A 32% margin needs about a 47% markup.

Q: Should markup be the same on materials and labor?
A: Many contractors use different markups — often higher on labor and subs than on materials — as long as the blended result hits the target margin.

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Source: https://contractorpro.io/tools/markup-calculator
Format: markdown mirror for AI crawlers (https://contractorpro.io/llms.txt)