Free tool
Bid and markup calculator
Enter your job costs and the margin you want. See the price to quote, the equivalent markup, and your gross profit. Runs in your browser; nothing is saved or sent.
Price to quote
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Direct costs
With contingency
Gross profit
Equivalent markup
Margin = profit ÷ price. Markup = profit ÷ cost. A 25% margin needs a 33.3% markup. This is a planning tool, not financial advice; your overhead and local market set the right margin.
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