Free tools for sellers

Profit margin calculator

What you really make on a sale after every cost — and what to charge for the margin you want.

You make on each sale

KSh 482

a margin of 40.2% · markup 85%

Payment fee
KSh 18
To make 40% margin, charge
KSh 1,200

Margin is profit as a share of the price; markup is the price over what you paid. A 50% markup is only a 33% margin.

What is the difference between margin and markup?

Margin is profit as a share of the selling price; markup is how much you add on top of the cost. Buying at KSh 100 and selling at KSh 150 is a 50% markup but a 33% margin.

How do I price a product to make a profit?

Add up everything one sale costs you — the item, packaging, any delivery you pay and the payment fee — then set the price so the profit is the share of the price you want. This calculator does it for you.

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