A 25% markup is not a 25% margin. Confusing the two costs landscapers thousands every year — this calculator shows you the difference.
Cost: $1,000
25% Markup → $1,250
= 20% Margin
Cost: $1,000
33% Markup → $1,333
= 25% Margin
Cost: $1,000
50% Markup → $1,500
= 33% Margin
Markup is calculated on cost. Margin is calculated on selling price. They are never equal.
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Total cost for labor, materials, equipment — everything
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Most landscaping jobs target 25–40% gross margin
Enter your cost and target percentage to calculate your price.
