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Project Profit-margin Calculator
Calculate project profit, margin on revenue, and markup on cost from real delivery expenses.
What this tool does
See the margin left after the real cost of delivery.
The calculator subtracts labor, external, and allocated overhead costs from project revenue, then reports profit, margin on revenue, and markup on cost.
It can be used for forecasts or post-project review, but the result is only as complete as the costs entered.
Use the tool
Calculate project profit margin
Enter revenue and delivery costs to compare profit, margin, total cost, and markup.
Revenue and delivery costs
Review realized or forecast project economics using margin on revenue—not markup on cost.
Project margin
33.3%
- Total project cost
- $12,000
- Project profit
- $6,000
- Markup on cost
- 50.0%
How to use it
Three quick steps
- 1Enter the project revenue recognized for the work.
- 2Add labor, external suppliers, and allocated overhead costs.
- 3Review margin and markup separately, then compare the outcome with the estimate.
Worked example
Review an $18,000 project
Include $9,000 labor, $1,800 external costs, and $1,200 allocated overhead.
FAQ
Questions about the project profit-margin calculator
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