Parts & Materials Markup Calculator
Enter wholesale cost, see sell price at different markup percentages. Includes tax calculations and margin comparison.
Industry standard: 35-50%
Set to 0 if not applicable
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Standard handyman markup: 35-50% on small parts, 25-35% on larger items.
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How to Use This Calculator
1. Enter your wholesale cost. This is what you pay for the part or material at the supplier.
2. Set your markup percentage. The industry standard for handyman parts is 35-50%. Adjust higher for small specialty items, lower for big-ticket items.
3. Enter quantity. If you are billing for multiple units, the calculator shows total profit.
4. Add sales tax if applicable. Tax is applied on top of the retail price, not on top of your cost.
How the Markup Formula Works
Retail_Price = Wholesale_Cost x (1 + Markup%)
Profit_Per_Unit = Retail_Price - Wholesale_Cost
Profit_Margin% = (Profit / Retail_Price) x 100
With_Tax = Retail_Price x (1 + Sales_Tax%)
Important: markup and margin are not the same. A 40% markup results in about a 29% profit margin. Track your margin to understand what percentage of revenue is actual profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
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