Profit Calculator
Calculate the profit amount and profit percentage for a sale, given the cost price and selling price.
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- 12-09-2026
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₹200
Profit
AI explanation
Formula
Profit = Selling price − Cost price; Profit % = Profit / Cost price × 100Worked example
Sold for ₹1,000, cost ₹800
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost price | ₹800 |
| Selling price | ₹1,000 |
| Profit | ₹200 |
| Profit percentage | 25 |
Assumptions
- Profit percentage is calculated on cost price. If the selling price is lower than the cost price, the result will be negative — meaning it was actually a loss.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate profit percentage?
Subtract the cost price from the selling price to get the profit amount, then divide the profit by the cost price and multiply by 100 to get the profit percentage.
What if the result is negative?
A negative amount means the selling price was lower than the cost price — you made a loss, not a profit, and the percentage is the loss as a share of the cost price.
Is profit percentage the same as profit margin?
No — profit percentage here is calculated on cost price (like markup). Profit margin is calculated on selling price. Use the Margin Calculator if you specifically need margin.
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Sources
- Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises — Udyam Registration & MSME Resources — Government of India. Effective 01-07-2020, checked 12-09-2026.
This calculator provides a general business arithmetic estimate and does not account for taxes, overheads, or other costs beyond the cost price entered.
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