Break-Even Calculator

Find how many units you need to sell to cover fixed and variable costs.

How to Use the Break-Even Calculator

  1. Enter fixed costs (rent, salaries, etc.).
  2. Enter variable cost per unit and selling price.
  3. See break-even units, revenue, and cost chart.

Break-even formula

Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ (Price − Variable cost). Break-even revenue = Units × Price. Contribution margin is the profit per unit before fixed costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is break-even point?
The number of units you must sell to cover all fixed and variable costs — profit is zero at break-even.
What if price equals variable cost?
If price per unit ≤ variable cost per unit, you cannot break even. Each sale loses money.

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