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    Profit Margin Calculator

    Profit Margin Calculator

    How to Use the Profit Margin Calculator

    The Profit Margin Calculator helps you understand how much profit you make on a product or service after accounting for costs, taxes, commissions, and advertising expenses.
    It is ideal for e-commerce sellers, dropshippers, wholesalers, retailers, and service providers.

    🔍 What This Calculator Does

    With just a few inputs, the calculator instantly shows:

    • ✅ Total Cost

    • ✅ Net Profit

    • ✅ Profit Margin (%)

    • ✅ Visual Profit Chart

    • ✅ Downloadable PDF & CSV reports

    This helps you price products correctly, avoid losses, and scale your business confidently.

    🧾 Step-by-Step: How to Use the Calculator

    1️⃣ Select Currency

    Choose your preferred currency from the dropdown:

    • ₹ INR (India)

    • $ USD (United States)

    • AED (UAE)

    The selected currency will be used in all calculations and reports.

    2️⃣ Enter Base Cost

    Base Cost includes:

    • Product purchase cost

    • Packaging

    • Shipping or fulfillment cost

    📌 Example: 200

    3️⃣ Enter GST / VAT (%)

    Enter the applicable tax percentage:

    • India: GST (e.g., 18%)

    • UAE: VAT (5%)

    • Other regions: Sales tax (if applicable)

    📌 Example: 12

    4️⃣ Enter Platform Commission (%)

    This is the commission charged by marketplaces such as:

    • Amazon

    • Flipkart

    • Meesho

    • Etsy

    • Shopify payment gateways

    📌 Example: 10

    5️⃣ Enter Advertising Cost

    Add your ad spend per sale, such as:

    • Facebook Ads

    • Google Ads

    • Instagram Ads

    📌 Example: 12

    6️⃣ Enter Selling Price

    This is the final price paid by the customer.

    📌 Example: 4

    7️⃣ Click CALCULATE

    Once you click CALCULATE, the result will instantly appear below the button, showing:

    • Total Cost – all expenses combined

    • Profit – money earned after costs

    • Profit Margin (%) – profitability percentage

    📈 Understand the Profit Chart

    A bar chart is displayed showing:

    • Selling Price

    • Total Cost

    • Net Profit

    This visual view makes it easy to compare earnings at a glance.

    📄 Export Your Results

    📥 Download as CSV

    Click CSV to:

    • Open results in Excel or Google Sheets

    • Use for accounting or analysis

    📥 Download as PDF

    Click PDF to:

    • Save a professional profit report

    • Share with partners, clients, or accountants

    🧮 How Profit Is Calculated

    Total Cost =
    Base Cost + GST/VAT + Commission + Ad Cost

    Profit =
    Selling Price − Total Cost

    Profit Margin (%) =
    (Profit ÷ Selling Price) × 100

    💡 Why Use This Profit Margin Calculator?

    • ✔ Prevent underpricing

    • ✔ Identify hidden costs

    • ✔ Improve ad ROI

    • ✔ Make data-driven pricing decisions

    • ✔ Save time with instant reports

    👥 Who Should Use It?

    • 🛒 E-commerce sellers

    • 📦 Dropshippers

    • 🏪 Retail & wholesale businesses

    • 🧑‍💼 Service providers

    • 📊 Business analysts

    ⚠️ Important Tips

    • Always include all real costs for accurate profit

    • Update ad cost regularly

    • Recalculate before running paid ads

    • Low profit margin = higher business risk

    🚀 Final Note

    The Profit Margin Calculator is a simple yet powerful tool to help you grow profitably.
    Use it before pricing, advertising, or scaling your business.