Gross Profit Calculator

Transparent Ex-GST Formula

Calculate your gross profit from revenue and direct costs. Enter your sales revenue and cost of goods sold to see gross profit, gross margin and the amount of each sales dollar left after direct costs.

Revenue & Cost Inputs

Quick Presets
Total invoiced turnover ex-GST
AUD $
Materials, direct labor & freight
AUD $
Units or billed transactions
QTY

Gross profit is calculated on an ex-GST basis because GST collected is not commercial revenue and is reported separately through your BAS.

Gross ProfitDirect Cash Surplus
Total Gross Profit (AUD)
$3,500.00AUD
Sales Revenue$10,000.00
Direct Costs (COGS)$6,500.00
Gross Margin (%)35.0%
Gross Profit Per Unit$35.00 AUD
After the direct costs entered above, $3,500.00 remains as gross profit before overheads and other operating expenses.

Quick Tip: Gross profit covers fixed operational costs like Australian Commercial rent, SaaS subscriptions, and compliance overheads.

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What happens if you sell more? (Sales Volume Forecast)

See how scaling sales volume expands your gross profit dollars under your current cost structure.

Units / Sales LevelRevenue (AUD)Direct CostsGross ProfitDollar Growth
Current Baseline (100 units)$10,000.00$6,500.00$3,500.00Baseline
+10% Sales (110 units)$11,000.00$7,150.00$3,850.00+ $350.00 Profit
+25% Sales (125 units)$12,500.00$8,125.00$4,375.00+ $875.00 Profit
+50% Sales (150 units)$15,000.00$9,750.00$5,250.00+ $1,750.00 Profit

Strategic Planning Insight: Direct COGS variables scale in direct proportion to unit volume. Because fixed company overheads (rent, insurance, fixed director salaries) remain constant, every extra dollar of gross profit directly expands net business pre-tax earnings.

How the Calculation Works (Formula Disclosure)

Transparent formulae for calculating gross profit, margin and per-unit profit.

Step 1: Gross Profit

Dollar Amount

Revenue − Direct Costs

$10,000.00$6,500.00 = $3,500.00 AUD

Step 2: Gross Margin

Percentage Ratio

(Gross Profit ÷ Revenue) × 100

($3,500.00 ÷ $10,000.00) × 100 = 35.0%

Step 3: Unit Metric

Gross Profit Per Unit

Gross Profit ÷ Units Sold

$3,500.00 ÷ 100 units = $35.00 / unit

Core Distinction: Gross profit measures the absolute dollar amount left after direct production and inventory acquisition costs. Gross margin expresses the identical commercial economic relationship as a percentage of sales revenue.

Gross Profit vs Net Profit: Understanding the Difference

Gross Profit

Product Level

Revenue minus direct costs (COGS). Tells you whether the product or service itself is profitable at the unit or production level before considering company management.

  • Raw materials & components
  • Landed import freight & customs duty
  • Direct manufacturing & assembly labor

Net Profit ("Bottom Line")

Entity Level

Revenue minus all business expenses (rent, marketing, admin, wages, interest, tax). Tells you whether the business as a whole is viable and generating bottom-line earnings.

  • Commercial rent, utilities & council rates
  • Marketing, advertising & SEO agency retainers
  • Administrative wages, bookkeeper & ASIC fees

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Gross profit is the foundational financial metric showing the absolute Australian dollar amount remaining from business revenue after subtracting the direct costs directly incurred in producing or acquiring those goods or delivering billable services. It represents the pool of funds available to service fixed operating expenses, loan interest, and company income taxes.