FAB CALC
Free fabrication tool

Metal Fabrication Markup Calculator

Turn material, labor, overhead, and target profit margin into a profitable selling price.

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How to use it

Margin and markup are not the same. This tool divides total cost by one minus your target margin.

Turn the result into a customer estimate

FabCalc handles the quick math. Forged Metrics lets you save the customer, break down line items, protect your margin, collect approval, and track real profit.

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Common questions

What is markup versus margin?

Use accurate supplier and shop figures. FabCalc is for estimating; verify critical engineering and purchasing information before production.

Should overhead be included?

Use accurate supplier and shop figures. FabCalc is for estimating; verify critical engineering and purchasing information before production.

What belongs in other costs?

Use accurate supplier and shop figures. FabCalc is for estimating; verify critical engineering and purchasing information before production.