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Break-Even Calculator

Find how many units you need to sell to cover your costs.

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Break-even point

167units
Break-even revenue
$8,350
Contribution margin per unit
$30.00
Contribution margin ratio
60%
Break-even point167

Results are estimates for planning and are not financial advice.

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How it works

Each sale contributes its price minus its variable cost toward fixed costs. Once enough sales cover all fixed costs, every additional sale is profit.

Formula

Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ (Price − Variable cost)

Example

$5,000 fixed costs, $50 price, $20 variable cost: 5,000 ÷ 30 = 167 units ($8,350 revenue).

Assumptions & limitations

  • Results are rounded for display.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a fixed cost?

Costs that don't change with sales volume, such as rent, salaries and software subscriptions.