You bought something for $100 and sold it for $150. You know you made $50, but what is your Profit Percentage? The answer depends on how you look at it.
If you are an investor or a gambler, you likely care about ROI (50%). If you are a shop owner, you care about Profit Margin (33.3%). Our Profit Percentage Calculator is a universal tool that handles both. Whether you are analyzing a betting slip, a crypto trade, or a retail sale, this tool gives you the exact percentage, the net profit in dollars, and the “Multiplier” (e.g., 1.5x) instantly.
Profit Percentage
CalcHow to Use the Calculator
This tool is designed to be the simplest way to convert raw numbers into percentages. Here is how to use it:
- Select Your Mode (Crucial Step):
- % Return on Investment (ROI): Choose this if you want to know how much your money grew relative to what you spent. This is the standard for Betting, Crypto, and Stocks.
- % Profit Margin: Choose this if you want to know how much of the final sale price is actual profit. This is the standard for E-commerce and Retail.
- Enter Investment Cost: The total amount of money you put in (e.g., the stake of a bet, or the cost of goods sold).
- Enter Total Revenue: The total amount of money you received back (e.g., the total payout of a bet, or the final selling price).
- Check the Visualization: The calculator shows a visual bar breaking down how much of your revenue is just covering costs versus how much is pure profit.
Real-World Examples: ROI vs. Margin
Why do we have two modes? Because the math changes depending on your goal.
Example 1: The Sports Bettor (ROI Focus)
You bet $100 on a team and the bookmaker pays you out $150 total.
- The Math: Your Net Profit is $50. You risked $100 to make $50.
- The Result: Select ROI Mode. The calculator shows +50% ROI. This is your “Yield.”
Example 2: The Reseller (Margin Focus)
You buy a product for $50 and sell it for $100.
- The Math: You doubled your money. Your ROI is 100%. However, in business, you calculate margin based on the selling price.
- The Result: Select Margin Mode. The calculator shows 50% Margin. This means that for every dollar you collected, 50 cents was profit.
Example 3: The Crypto Trader (The Multiplier)
You buy a coin for $1,000 and sell it for $3,500.
- The Result: The calculator shows a Net Profit of $2,500 and an ROI of 250%. It also highlights the Multiplier: 3.50x, which is a common way traders describe their gains.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the formula for ROI?
Return on Investment is calculated as: (Net Profit / Cost) × 100. It measures the efficiency of an investment. If you spend $100 and make $20 profit, your ROI is 20%.
What is the formula for Profit Margin?
Profit Margin is calculated as: (Net Profit / Total Revenue) × 100. It measures how much of every dollar earned is kept as profit. If you sell an item for $100 and make $20 profit, your Margin is 20%.
Can profit percentage be negative?
Yes. If your Total Return is less than your Investment Cost, you have a negative profit (a loss). The calculator will show a negative percentage (e.g., -25%) and a red bar indicating the loss of capital.