Pass a cost increase on to prices
The new price to charge to keep your margin when suppliers raise theirs.
How it works
Same rate: new price = new cost / (1 − current margin rate). Same amount: new price = new cost + current margin.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Current selling price25
- Current cost15
- Cost increase (%)8
- KeepThe same margin rate (%)
you get:
- New selling price€27.00
- Price increase+8 % (+€2.00)
- New cost€16.20
- Margin kept€10.80 (40 %)
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Pass a cost increase on to prices” tool work?
Same rate: new price = new cost / (1 − current margin rate). Same amount: new price = new cost + current margin.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: current selling price, current cost, cost increase, keep. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Current selling price: 25; Current cost: 15; Cost increase (%): 8; Keep: The same margin rate (%) → New selling price: €27.00; Price increase: +8 % (+€2.00).
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.