Reverse pricing
Cost Price Calculator
Reverse-calculate product cost from its selling price and known markup or gross margin.
Business inputs
Adjust the values to model your scenario.
Business result
Performance breakdown
Your breakdown will appear here
Enter your business figures and calculate to view the result.
Formula
How it is calculated
Markup: Cost = Price ÷ (1 + Rate) · Margin: Cost = Price × (1 − Rate)
Results are estimates based on the figures entered and may exclude taxes, fees, accounting adjustments, or employment rules not shown.
Frequently asked questions
What is cost price?
Cost price is the amount paid or incurred before adding profit and applicable selling expenses.
Can I calculate cost using margin?
Yes. Select margin when the percentage is expressed as profit divided by selling price.
Does this include overhead?
Only if your entered cost definition includes overhead. Businesses may use direct cost, landed cost, or fully allocated cost.