Purchase Rate Calculator

Calculate the selling price needed to achieve your desired profit margin on an item purchase

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Selling Price

$0.00

Calculation Formula

Selling Price = Purchase Cost × (1 + Profit Margin)

Where:
Purchase Cost: The cost of acquiring the item
Profit Margin: The percentage profit you want to achieve (e.g., 20% means you want to make 20% profit)

Profit Amount

$0.00

This is the amount of money you will make above your purchase cost.

Purchase Rate Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Purchase Rate Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the Purchase Cost of the item you're buying (e.g., $25.00)
  2. Enter your Desired Profit Margin as a percentage (e.g., 20 for 20%)
  3. Click the Calculate button to see your recommended selling price
  4. The calculator will also show you the exact profit amount you'll make

Example Scenario

Let's say you buy a product for $50 and want to make a 30% profit:

  • Purchase Cost: $50.00
  • Desired Profit Margin: 30%
  • Your selling price should be: $50 × (1 + 30/100) = $65.00
  • You would make a profit of: $65.00 - $50.00 = $15.00

Why Use This Calculator?

This calculator helps you:

  • Set appropriate selling prices for your products
  • Ensure you're making the profit you need
  • Quickly adjust prices based on different cost scenarios
  • Plan pricing strategies for bulk purchases