{"id":14702,"date":"2025-06-20T03:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T00:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=14702"},"modified":"2025-12-23T17:09:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T14:09:50","slug":"marginal-revenue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/marginal-revenue\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Marginal Revenue? A Guide to Calculation and Business Impact in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about marginal revenue, how to calculate it, and how you can apply it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marginal revenue forms an important component of microeconomics. By analyzing marginal revenue, a business can identify the revenue generated based on every individual sale. 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Let\u2019s break it down with an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\"><strong>Lower price, more sales<\/strong>: If you lower the price of your product, you\u2019ll likely sell more\u2014sounds great, right?<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>Higher price, fewer units<\/strong>: But if you raise the price, you might sell fewer units, yet you\u2019ll make more profit per sale.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the key question: <strong>Does the extra profit from each higher-priced item make up for the lost revenue from fewer sales?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In theory, markets work perfectly, where price and quantity wouldn\u2019t influence each other, and marginal revenue would always match the sale price. But in the real world, monopolies and imperfect competition often disrupt this balance. That\u2019s where understanding and calculating marginal revenue becomes critical for businesses navigating these complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Do the math. Revenue does not necessarily equate to profit.<\/p><cite><strong>\u2014<\/strong>Francesca Anastasi<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Understanding Marginal Revenue in Business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marginal revenue applies to businesses of all sizes, from giant retailers like Walmart to small, local shops. Let\u2019s dive into a smaller business example to really grasp how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imagine you own an artisanal candle business.<\/strong> Naturally, your goal is to maximize profits. To do this, you need to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">Calculate your <strong>expenses per unit<\/strong> and determine the ideal price point that maximizes your profit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 You have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\"><strong>Set a high price<\/strong> for each candle, benefiting from higher profits per unit.<\/li><li class=\"\"><strong>Make more candles<\/strong> and sell them at a lower price to boost sales volume, but this will likely lower your revenue per candle.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The trick is to find the right balance between price and volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let\u2019s break it down with some numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>In Q1<\/strong>, you make 10 candles and sell 5 for $50 each. Your total revenue is $250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Q2<\/strong>, you decide to make 10 more candles to increase your revenue. But, based on your Q1 sales, you\u2019ll likely sell 5 of those candles at the same $50 price, leaving you with 10 unsold candles. These candles will cost you storage space but won\u2019t contribute to additional revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <strong>Should you lower your price to $45 per candle<\/strong> to sell more?<br>No, lowering the price might not help. Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you sell <strong>6 candles<\/strong> at $45 each, you\u2019ll make $270 in total. That\u2019s only $20 more than in Q1. The key takeaway: this is your <strong>marginal revenue<\/strong>\u2014the extra revenue you make from selling that one additional candle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This example highlights a critical concept: <strong>sometimes less equals more<\/strong>. By lowering your price, you risk reducing revenue per candle, which may not necessarily increase your overall profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simple Steps to Calculate Marginal Revenue<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculating marginal revenue is pretty straightforward. It\u2019s simply the change in total revenue divided by the change in the quantity sold. Here\u2019s the formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"\"><strong>Marginal revenue = change in total revenue \u00f7 change in quantity sold<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, how do we apply this formula? Let\u2019s go back to the artisanal candle business example. Ideally, you want to sell more than just one extra candle in Q2. Let\u2019s say your goal is to sell <strong>15 candles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you lower the price of your candles to <strong>$35 each<\/strong> and manage to sell <strong>8 candles<\/strong> (3 more than in Q1), here\u2019s what happens:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li class=\"\">Your <strong>total revenue<\/strong> would be <strong>$280<\/strong> ($35 x 8 candles).<\/li><li class=\"\">Your <strong>increase in revenue<\/strong> is <strong>$30<\/strong> (compared to Q1\u2019s $250 in revenue).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To calculate the <strong>marginal revenue<\/strong>, divide that <strong>$30 increase<\/strong> by the <strong>3 additional candles sold<\/strong>. This gives you a <strong>marginal revenue of $10 per candle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, in this example, by lowering the price by <strong>$15 per candle<\/strong> and selling 3 more candles than before, you\u2019ve earned an additional <strong>$30 in revenue<\/strong>, which results in <strong>$10 in marginal revenue per candle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Marginal Revenue To Determine Success<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you need to ask yourself if the effort you put into making each candle was truly worth it, especially if your marginal revenue is just <strong>$10 per unit<\/strong>. Let\u2019s break it down further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 First, remember that you sold <strong>five candles for $50 each<\/strong> in Q1. Let\u2019s say you wanted to sell <strong>15 candles<\/strong> no matter what, so you dropped the price to just <strong>$15 per candle<\/strong> and sold them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 This would mean you made <strong>$225<\/strong>, but your marginal revenue is now <strong>a negative $2.50<\/strong> per candle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To calculate this, simply divide the <strong>$25 decrease<\/strong> in revenue by the <strong>10 extra candles<\/strong> you sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u274c Here\u2019s the problem: You\u2019re doing all this work, but <strong>you\u2019re losing money<\/strong>. You\u2019re effectively paying customers <strong>$2.50<\/strong> per candle just to get them to buy. That&#8217;s a <strong>$2.50 loss per unit<\/strong> simply because you added more stock to your inventory!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calculating marginal revenue may seem tricky at first, but with a simple formula, it\u2019s easy to figure out. And knowing your marginal revenue is key to making smart decisions for your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses use this calculation to decide whether or not to increase production and by how much. Eventually, a business reaches <strong>profit maximization<\/strong>, where <strong>marginal cost equals marginal revenue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At that point, it\u2019s best to halt production. Adding more units will make <strong>marginal revenue<\/strong> fall below <strong>marginal cost<\/strong>, resulting in a <strong>net loss<\/strong>. Essentially, producing more will cost more than what you earn from selling it, so it\u2019s no longer worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Total Revenue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to consider your marginal revenue and total revenue <em><strong>combined<\/strong><\/em> to garner a clearer understanding of how well your business is performing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total revenue <\/strong>measures your business\u2019 total sales or income for a specified number of items or services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, it refers to the total amount of money customers have paid for a provided set of goods or services. It\u2019s the money in the till before any costs are deducted. The calculation for total revenue looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Total Revenue = Price X Quantity&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s the difference between marginal and total revenues? A business\u2019 total revenue measures<em> the number<\/em> of direct sales, whereas the marginal revenue measures<em> the relationship<\/em> between a change in sales and a change in quantity. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 If you sell 50 of your artisanal candles at $10 each, your <strong>total revenue<\/strong> will equal $500\u2014you\u2019re simply multiplying the price of the candles by the quantity sold.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 When looking at <strong>marginal revenue<\/strong>, on the other hand, imagine you sold 55 candles at $9.99 each. Your <strong>total revenue<\/strong> would equal $549.45. The <strong>marginal revenue<\/strong> would then equate to $9.89.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on the formulas, your marginal revenue will generally be less than your total revenue. If these numbers start to look too similar, you need to bring about a more profitable balance. This may mean reassessing your <a rel=\"follow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshbooks.com\/tools\/markup-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">markup calculations<\/a>, reducing the number of units you produce or halting production altogether.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A major part of running a business is truly understanding the numbers that come along with it, and not just <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/why-estimations-regularly-off\/\" target=\"_blank\">relying on estimates<\/a>.&nbsp; Once you understand the numbers and their formulas, you can use them to make informed decisions that give you the best chance of boosting your profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To track every working minute and make your payroll as accurate as possible, use the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-time-tracking-software\/\" target=\"_blank\">best time tracking software<\/a>. 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