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Break-even Calculator

Find how many units you need to sell to cover your costs, and the sales needed to hit a profit target.

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About the Break-even Calculator

The break-even point is where revenue exactly covers costs. Enter your fixed costs, price and variable cost per unit to see how many sales you need before you make a profit.

Break-even Calculator formula

break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost per unit)

Example

With $5,000 fixed costs, a $25 price and $10 variable cost, each sale contributes $15, so you break even at 334 units.

Frequently asked questions

What is contribution margin?

The amount each sale contributes towards fixed costs and profit: price minus variable cost.