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Break-even Calculator

Calculate how many units or how much revenue you need to cover fixed and variable costs.

Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover all your business costs. The break-even point is the minimum number of sales needed before you start making a profit. This is essential for business planning, pricing decisions, and understanding financial risk.

Enter your numbers

Input your fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost per unit.

Total fixed expenses (rent, salaries, insurance, etc.).

$

How much you charge per unit sold.

$

Cost that varies per unit (materials, shipping, etc.).

$
Currency

Live Calculation

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Break-Even Units

125

units to sell before profit

Break-Even Revenue
$12,500.00
Contribution Margin
$40.00/unit
Fixed Costs
$5,000.00
Calculated in real-time · No data stored

Formula

Contribution Margin = Selling Price − Variable Cost

Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin

Break-Even Revenue = Break-Even Units × Selling Price

Example

Given

Fixed Costs$5,000
Selling Price$100/unit
Variable Cost$60/unit

Result

Contribution Margin$40/unit
Break-Even Units125
Break-Even Revenue$12,500

Frequently Asked Questions