Free tool
Freight Margin Calculator
Calculate gross profit, margin and markup between the carrier’s buy rate and the freight you sell to the customer. No sign-up needed; results update as you type.
See the system that does this automaticallyOpen the live demoFreight Margin Calculator: worked example
Example values: Number of containers 2 pcs, Buy rate (per container) 1,900 USD, Sell rate (per container) 2,250 USD, Extra costs (per shipment) 80 USD. With these values the results are:
| Gross profit | 620 USD |
|---|---|
| Profit margin | 13.8 % |
| Markup | 16.0 % |
How to use: Freight Margin Calculator
- Enter your own values: Number of containers, Buy rate (per container), Sell rate (per container), Extra costs (per shipment).
- Choose the currency; money inputs are converted at an approximate rate.
- Results are calculated as you type: Gross profit, Profit margin, Markup.
- Check every step of the calculation in the formulas below.
How is it calculated?
- Gross profit = [Number of containers] × ([Sell rate (per container)] − [Buy rate (per container)]) − [Extra costs (per shipment)]
- Profit margin = [Gross profit] ÷ ([Number of containers] × [Sell rate (per container)]) × 100
- Markup = [Gross profit] ÷ ([Number of containers] × [Buy rate (per container)] + [Extra costs (per shipment)]) × 100
Other tools running on Money and FX Engine
Handles source and target currency, exchange rate, rounding and margin with one rule set; when the currency changes, all money inputs are converted at the rate.
FCRSOFT
FCRSOFT does this for you automatically
You don’t need to do the calculations and checks on this page by hand every day. FCRSOFT derives them all automatically from the records entered in the field.
- Freight rates are stored; freight is calculated automatically on booking.
- Chargeable weight and the W/M rule are applied automatically.
- Freight and local charges are allocated to products and files.
Frequently asked questions
How is Freight Margin Calculator calculated?
Calculate gross profit, margin and markup between the carrier’s buy rate and the freight you sell to the customer. The calculation uses Money and FX Engine: Handles source and target currency, exchange rate, rounding and margin with one rule set; when the currency changes, all money inputs are converted at the rate.
How is Gross profit found?
Gross profit = [Number of containers] × ([Sell rate (per container)] − [Buy rate (per container)]) − [Extra costs (per shipment)]. With the example values (Number of containers 2 pcs, Buy rate (per container) 1,900 USD, Sell rate (per container) 2,250 USD, Extra costs (per shipment) 80 USD) the result is 620 USD.
How is Profit margin found?
Profit margin = [Gross profit] ÷ ([Number of containers] × [Sell rate (per container)]) × 100. With the example values (Number of containers 2 pcs, Buy rate (per container) 1,900 USD, Sell rate (per container) 2,250 USD, Extra costs (per shipment) 80 USD) the result is 13.8 %.
Worked example: Freight Margin Calculator
Example values: Number of containers 2 pcs, Buy rate (per container) 1,900 USD, Sell rate (per container) 2,250 USD, Extra costs (per shipment) 80 USD. Gross profit: 620 USD; Profit margin: 13.8 %; Markup: 16.0 %.
Is Freight Margin Calculator free?
Yes. The tool is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser; the data you enter is not stored.
Can FCRSOFT do this calculation automatically?
FCRSOFT stores exchange rates, keeps each file with its own rate date and reports in the currency you choose. You can try the Forwarder & Logistics package in the live demo without installing anything.
Which currency can I calculate in?
Choose one of 28 currencies in the currency selector; monetary inputs are converted at an approximate rate. To use your own rate, enter the amounts directly.