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Gross margin & contribution margin calculator

Quantify unit economics and profit per customer. Use this calculator to align pricing with margin goals.

Gross margin

Measure what's left after delivery costs.

Contribution margin

Factor in variable support and infra costs.

Per-customer math

See revenue and contribution per customer.

Enter revenue and costs

Use monthly values for revenue and costs.

Founder tip

Tracking contribution margin by segment helps you decide where to invest sales and marketing.

Margin summary

Key unit economics in one view.

Gross margin

75.0%

Contribution margin

65.0%

Gross profit

$90,000

Contribution profit

$78,000

Contribution per customer

$520

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Why margins drive growth

Strong gross and contribution margins let you reinvest in growth without eroding runway. Track these metrics before changing pricing or adding features.

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FAQs

What is gross margin?

Gross margin is revenue minus COGS, expressed as a percentage of revenue.

What is contribution margin?

Contribution margin subtracts variable operating costs from gross profit to show profit per customer at scale.

Why include customers?

Customer count helps you translate margins into per-customer economics and pricing decisions.

Is my data stored?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser and nothing is stored on the server.