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Contractor Markup Calculator

Calculate the total price to charge a client by applying a markup to material and labor costs.

Computed in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Figures are presented for United States against IRC 2024, and every formula is cited under regulatory standards below.

Last verified 2026-08-25 · v1.0.0

Market
Imperial · sales tax

Total price to charge

9600 $ (total price to charge)

High confidence
Cost subtotal
8000 $
Markup amount
1600 $

For the dimensions entered, expect a total price to charge of 9600 $ (total price to charge). Note that material cost and labor cost sit at the edge of the range this calculator was checked against, so treat the output as indicative rather than settled. Set for United States against IRC 2024. The market selector changes both the units and the code cited.

Preliminary estimate, not certified engineering. This tool produces an indicative quantity calculation for planning purposes only — it is not a certified structural analysis, a guaranteed material takeoff, or a substitute for building department approval. Always verify measurements on-site and have a licensed contractor or structural engineer review any load-bearing, code-sensitive, or safety-critical work before purchasing materials or starting construction. Spotted an arithmetic or standards error? Report it to contact@craftquantities.com with your inputs — confirmed fixes become pinned regression tests.

[Schema Verified] Computed in alignment with American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-19) formulas and International Residential Code (IRC 2024) spatial boundaries.

Regulatory standards & verification citations

  • Total price = (material cost + labor cost) x (1 + markup percent / 100)

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Frequently asked questions

Is markup the same as profit margin?
No — markup is a percentage added on top of cost, while margin is profit as a percentage of the final selling price. A 20% markup on $100 of cost gives $120 (a 16.7% margin, not 20%) — the two numbers diverge more as the percentage increases.
What markup percentage should I use?
This varies widely by trade, region, job complexity, and risk — many contractors use 10-20% for straightforward work and higher for custom or high-liability jobs. Check what's typical for your trade and market.
Should overhead costs be included in materials/labor or in the markup?
Approaches vary — some contractors fold overhead (insurance, vehicle costs, office expenses) into a higher markup percentage, others estimate it as a separate line item added to the subtotal before markup. Be consistent with whichever method you use across jobs.