Quote-to-Price Margin Calculator
Build a quote price from cost and target margin.
Enter your values
Enter the total job cost in $.
Enter the target margin in %.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Quote price
- $3692.31
- Profit
- $1292.31
- Markup equivalent
- 53.85%
- Job cost
- $2400
Quick answer
Quote price is job cost divided by one minus the target margin percentage.
price = cost / (1 - target margin)
At a glance
| What it does | Build a quote price from cost and target margin. |
|---|---|
| Category | Business |
| Inputs needed | Total job cost, Target margin |
| Main output | Quote price |
| Formula | price = cost / (1 - target margin) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Quote-to-Price Margin Calculator
- 1Enter your total cost to complete the job, including labour and materials.
- 2Enter the profit margin you want on the quote.
- 3The price divides cost by (1 - margin) so the margin is hit exactly on the final price.
Inputs explained
- Total job cost($)
- Enter the total job cost in $.
- Target margin(%)
- Enter the target margin in %.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Total job cost2400 $
- Target margin35 %
Results
- Quote price$3692.31
- Profit$1292.31
- Markup equivalent53.85%
- Job cost$2400
Frequently asked questions
Why not just add margin to cost?
Adding margin to cost as a markup understates true margin on the selling price; dividing gets the exact target.
What margin should I quote?
It depends on your industry, but most trades target 20-40% gross margin.
What do I need to enter into the Quote-to-Price Margin Calculator?
Just 2 values: total job cost, target margin. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Quote-to-Price Margin Calculator work out the answer?
Quote price is job cost divided by one minus the target margin percentage. It applies the formula price = cost / (1 - target margin) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Quote-to-Price Margin Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.