Calculate a price markdown
Calculating a price markdown multiplies list price by one minus the markdown fraction. The Markdown Calculator applies sale = list × (1 - markdown%). A $100 list price with a 25% markdown becomes a $75 sale price and $25 off.
QuickCalculators reports both the new price and the amount saved.
Stacking multiple markdowns needs sequential application; this page models a single percent off list.
Find the markdown percentage
Finding the markdown percentage divides amount off by list price. The Markdown Calculator takes the percent as an input and also shows the dollar reduction that percent creates. Retail signs often quote the percent; planners often need the cash gap.
QuickCalculators keeps both on the result.
For cost-based pricing instead of list cuts, use the Margin Calculator on QuickCalculators.
Reach a target sale price
Reaching a target sale price means choosing a markdown percent that lands on the desired number. The Markdown Calculator lets the percent be adjusted until the sale price matches the plan. If the target is $80 on a $100 list, the markdown is 20%.
QuickCalculators makes that relationship immediate so promotions stay consistent with list.
Taxes and shipping sit outside the markdown math unless folded into the entered list price.
Read the disclaimer
QuickCalculators labels Markdown Calculator results as estimates for information only. The Markdown Calculator is not retail, tax or pricing advice. Confirm promotional rules and posted prices with store policy.
Correct a common misconception: markdown and discount always mean different maths
A common misconception is that markdown and discount always use different formulas. Both often apply a percent off a reference price. The Markdown Calculator uses list × (1 - percent); the Discount Calculator on QuickCalculators covers the same family for everyday shopping wording.
Frequently asked questions
How is a markdown calculated?
A markdown is calculated as list price times one minus the markdown percent. The Markdown Calculator returns the sale price and amount off.
What is a 25% markdown on $100?
A 25% markdown on $100 is a $75 sale price and $25 off. The Markdown Calculator computes that pair from the inputs.
How does markdown differ from markup?
Markdown lowers a list price; markup raises a cost toward a selling price. The Markdown Calculator handles the list-to-sale direction.
Can markdown exceed 100%?
A markdown at or above 100% would reduce the price to zero or below under this formula. Enter realistic promotional percents.
Is markdown the same as margin?
Markdown is not the same as margin. Margin is profit over selling price. The Markdown Calculator focuses on list-price reductions.
Summarize the Markdown Calculator
The Markdown Calculator applies a percent off list to produce sale price and dollars saved. QuickCalculators keeps the result exact to the cent and labels it as an estimate for planning, not a posted offer.