What is an original price calculator?
An original price calculator helps you find the price before a discount. Enter the sale price and the discount percentage, and it calculates the original price.
Fast reverse discount tool
Original Price Calculator
Find the original price before a discount from the sale price and discount percentage.
Calculate the price before discount
Enter a sale price and discount percentage to see the original price.
Example: $80 at 20% off gives an original price of $100.
Original price
$0.00
You saved
$0.00
Step-by-step calculation
- Results will appear here after a valid calculation.
Original Price Formula
To find the original price before a discount, divide the sale price by 1 minus the discount rate.
Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount / 100)
Example
Example: if an item is $80 after a 20% discount, divide 80 by 0.80. The original price was $100, and you saved $20.
When to Use It
Use this calculator when a sale tag shows the final discounted price and the percent off, but not the price before the discount. It is useful for checking promotions, comparing markdowns, or explaining reverse discount math.
FAQ
How do you calculate the original price before a discount?
Use the formula Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount / 100). For example, if the sale price is $80 after 20% off, the original price is $100.
What is the formula for original price?
The formula is Original Price = Sale Price / (1 - Discount / 100).
Can I use this for sale prices?
Yes. This calculator is designed for sale prices. It works when you know the final sale price and the discount percentage.
Is this the same as a reverse discount calculator?
Yes. An original price calculator is also a reverse discount calculator because it works backward from the discounted price to the original price.