How to use Margin Machine
- Enter selling price and unit cost.
- Add fixed costs for break-even math.
- Set a target gross margin.
- Review profit, margin, markup, break-even units, and target price.
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Margin Machine
Profit, margin, markup, and break-even math without spreadsheet ceremony.
Margin Machine turns your own selling price, unit cost, fixed costs, and target margin into transparent business math. It clearly separates margin from markup and reverse-calculates a target selling price.
What this tool is for
Margin, markup, profit, and break-even calculations
A free margin and markup calculator for small businesses and freelancers checking pricing economics.
Useful for
- Distinguish margin from markup.
- Check unit economics before quoting.
- Estimate break-even volume.
- Reverse-calculate a price for a target margin.
What It Does
Freelancers, makers, and small businesses checking pricing economics.
Expose the pricing math directly instead of hiding it inside a spreadsheet or accounting suite.
Features
- Profit per unit
- Gross margin percentage
- Markup percentage
- Break-even units
- Target-margin price
Intended Users
- Freelancers
- Makers
- Small businesses
- Consultants
Pricing And Access
Free
Free local browser utility.
Entitlement model: Free (free).
Privacy And Storage
Runs locally in your browser
Financial inputs are calculated in your browser and are not saved by Toolkit.
Version
1.0.0
Updated 2026-09-27
FAQ
What is the difference between margin and markup?
Margin divides profit by selling price. Markup divides profit by cost.
Does this use market pricing data?
No. Results use only the numbers you enter and do not recommend a market price.
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