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Contribution Margin Calculator

Calculate contribution margin and contribution margin ratio.

Enter your figures

Use the inputs below to calculate the result.

Currency selection changes the displayed symbol only. No exchange-rate conversion is performed.
Sales revenue; must be greater than zero.
Total variable costs.

Calculator Results

Results use the figures you enter.

Contribution Margin$40,000.00
Sales$100,000.00
Variable Costs$60,000.00
Contribution Margin Ratio40.00%
ImportantCurrency selection changes the displayed symbol only. It does not convert exchange rates or apply country-specific tax rules.

How the Contribution Margin Calculator Works

Calculate contribution margin and contribution margin ratio.

Contribution Margin = Sales − Variable Costs

This calculator is a general planning and reference tool. Accounting standards, tax rules, reporting periods and professional requirements can differ by country and situation.

How to use this calculator

What to enter

Enter or select the following as requested: Currency; Sales Revenue; Total Variable Costs. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.

What the result means

Contribution margin is selling price or total sales minus the variable costs included. Per-unit contribution is the amount from each unit available to cover fixed costs and then profit.

When to use it

Use this to evaluate unit economics, pricing, and how much sales contribute toward fixed costs.