Example: ₹1,000 cost and ₹1,200 selling price
Inputs
- costPrice
- 1000
- sellingPrice
- 1200
Result
Profit = ₹200 and Profit Percentage = 20%
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Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate profit, loss, profit percentage and loss percentage from cost and selling prices.
Profit & Loss Calculator calculator
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Profit & Loss Calculator
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How does the profit & loss calculator work?
The Profit & Loss Calculator compares the cost price with the selling price. If the selling price is higher, you make a profit. If it is lower, you make a loss. The percentage is calculated using the cost price as the base.
Formula
Profit = Selling Price − Cost Price; Loss = Cost Price − Selling Price; Percentage = (Profit or Loss / Cost Price) × 100Examples
Example: ₹2,000 cost and ₹1,500 selling price
Inputs
- costPrice
- 2000
- sellingPrice
- 1500
Result
Loss = ₹500 and Loss Percentage = 25%
About this calculator
A profit and loss calculator helps determine how much profit or loss is made when an item is sold.
Enter the cost price and selling price to calculate the profit or loss and the corresponding percentage.
Frequently asked questions
How is profit calculated?
Profit is calculated by subtracting the cost price from the selling price.
How is loss calculated?
Loss is calculated by subtracting the selling price from the cost price.
How is profit percentage calculated?
Profit percentage is calculated as (Profit ÷ Cost Price) × 100.
How is loss percentage calculated?
Loss percentage is calculated as (Loss ÷ Cost Price) × 100.
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