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Material Markup Calculator for Tradespeople

The sale price for material is your purchase price plus a markup that covers ordering, storage, transport and warranty.

Last updated 19.09.2026

Passing material straight through at cost price costs you money: ordering effort, transport to the job site, storage, waste and warranty aren't covered by that. A markup on the material price makes up for it.

Formula: Sale price = material costs + (material costs × markup ÷ 100)

Example calculation

ItemAmount
Material costs (purchase)€250
Markup20%
Sale price€300

Markup amount: €250 × 20% = €50. Sale price: €250 + €50 = €300.

In Germany, material markups in the trades are common practice and legally unproblematic, as long as they're not hidden but shown transparently on the quote or invoice.

Your material markup calculator

€

Your purchase price for the material (net).

%

10–25% is typical, depending on material type and effort.

Non-binding estimate, not tax or legal advice. For a binding calculation, talk to your tax advisor.
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Frequently asked questions about material markup

How much material markup is common in the trades?

Depending on the trade and material type, 10–25% is typical. With complex sourcing, custom orders or high storage risk, the markup can be considerably higher.

Am I allowed to resell material with a markup?

Yes. A material markup is common practice in the trades and legally unproblematic, as long as it's shown transparently on the quote or invoice rather than passed off as a pure material price.

What does the material markup cover?

Typically ordering effort, transport, storage, waste/breakage and part of the warranty risk – costs not included in the pure purchase price.