ProfitMetricLabHow it works
(Hours × internal cost + other costs) ÷ (1 − margin ÷ 100)
$2,500 in delivery costs at 25% margin requires a $3,333.33 quote.
What the result means
The internal hourly cost should reflect delivery labor, including your own time. This is a planning quote before tax. Revision rounds and scope changes can erode the margin.
Assumptions & limits
Mathematical estimate using the values entered. Costs or conditions not included in your inputs are excluded. Method reviewed October 18, 2026.
Common questions
Are my inputs saved?
We do not store or submit form inputs. Reloading restores the example values.
Is the result exact?
The display rounds to at most two decimal places; intermediate values retain their precision. Assumptions may differ from your actual situation.