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Bid worksheet
Typical contractor markup: see the margin it actually produces
People say “we mark up 25%” and hear “25% profit.” Wrong denominator. Convert markup ↔ margin on the same job so bid language stays honest.
Line-item workbenchLive calc
Bid stack
- Markup entered
- 25.0%
- Equivalent margin
- 20.0%
- Markup from that margin
- 25.0%
Typical contractor markup often lands roughly 15–35% on direct cost.
Common questions
Often roughly 15–35% on direct cost depending on trade and risk.
Margin divides by selling price; markup divides by cost.
Yes — double the cost → 50% margin.
It translates percentages; pair with cost + O&P tools to bid.