Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate profit or loss amount and percentage from cost price and selling price.
What this calculator does
Compare cost with selling price. This basic calculation excludes overheads, taxes, shipping, discounts, platform fees and financing costs unless included in the cost figure.
How to use it
- Enter cost price
- enter selling price
- review profit or loss amount
- review percentage on cost.
Formula and calculation method
Worked example
Important information
Profit percentage on cost is not the same as gross margin. Gross margin is generally profit divided by selling price.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this calculator?
It provides an estimate based on the values and assumptions entered. Verify important decisions with the relevant provider or a qualified professional.
Does this replace professional advice?
No. It is an informational tool and does not replace tax, legal, accounting, lending, investment or medical advice.
Profit and loss: a worked business example
If an item costs ₹800 and sells for ₹1,000, the gross difference is ₹200. Profit percentage on cost is ₹200 ÷ ₹800 × 100 = 25%. The margin on selling price is a different measure: ₹200 ÷ ₹1,000 × 100 = 20%. Always state which percentage you are using.
Costs that may be missing
A simple cost-price and selling-price comparison may exclude freight, packaging, platform commissions, payment fees, returns, discounts, overhead, GST treatment and income tax. Include relevant business costs before treating the result as net profit. This calculator is a basic trading estimate, not a substitute for bookkeeping or tax advice.
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