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📊 Profit & Loss

Guide: How It Works

Profit/Loss = SP − CP; Percentage = (Profit/Loss ÷ CP) × 100

Who Is This Calculator For?

  • Small business owners pricing goods
  • Resellers tracking margins

Examples

CP ₹800, SP ₹950: Profit = ₹150, Profit% = (150 ÷ 800) × 100 = 18.75%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I tell if it's a profit or a loss?

A positive SP − CP value is a profit; a negative value is a loss.

Is the percentage based on cost price or selling price?

Cost price, the standard convention for profit/loss percentage.

About the Author

This tool is built and maintained by John Britto, a Full-Stack Developer with over 5 years of experience building secure web applications. Our mission is to provide free, private, and reliable tools for everyone.

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