Materials Markup Calculator

Calculate selling prices for materials with your desired markup percentage

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Choose whether you know your markup % or selling price

What you paid for it

£

Your profit margin

%
Selling Price
£0.00
at 0% markup
Material Cost
£0.00
Your Profit
£0.00
Markup %
0%

Material Markup Strategies

Different approaches to marking up materials can significantly impact your profitability.

Common Markup Strategies

  • Fixed percentage (15-30%) - Simple, consistent markup on all materials
  • Tiered markup - Higher % on small items, lower % on large orders
  • Fixed fee per item - Add £5-10 per item to cover handling time
  • Cost-plus method - Material cost + fixed handling fee + percentage

Typical UK Trade Markups

  • Small supplies (£0-50) - 25-40% markup
  • Medium materials (£50-500) - 15-25% markup
  • Large orders (£500+) - 10-20% markup
  • Customer-supplied materials - £0 markup (or handling fee)

Consider Your Costs

Material markup should cover: collection/delivery time, storage, ordering/admin time, warranty risk, and cash flow costs. Don't just cover the purchase price!

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