Materials Markup Calculator
Calculate the right markup on materials to hit your target profit margin. Stop guessing - know exactly what to charge.
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Understanding Materials Markup
Markup vs. Margin: What's the Difference?
Markup is the percentage added to your cost. Margin is the percentage of your selling price that's profit. For example, if you buy materials for $100 and sell for $150:
- • Markup = 50% (you added $50 to your $100 cost)
- • Margin = 33% ($50 profit ÷ $150 selling price)
Industry Standards
Most trades businesses use these material markups:
- • Plumbing/HVAC: 25-50% markup
- • Electrical: 15-35% markup
- • General Contracting: 15-25% markup
- • Specialty trades: 30-60% markup
Don't Forget Hidden Costs
Your material cost isn't just the invoice price. Factor in:
- • Time spent picking up materials
- • Delivery fees
- • Storage and handling
- • Waste and returns
- • Price fluctuations
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