Break-Even Calculator
Calculate the break-even point in units or revenue. Find how many units you need to sell to cover fixed and variable costs.
Enter fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost.
Break-Even Formula
Break-even units = Fixed Costs / (Selling Price − Variable Cost per Unit)
Break-even revenue = Break-even units × Selling Price
Break-even revenue = Break-even units × Selling Price
Example: Fixed costs: $50,000, Price: $25/unit, Variable cost: $10/unit.
Break-even = 50,000 / (25 − 10) = 50,000 / 15 = 3,334 units
Revenue needed = 3,334 × $25 = $83,350
Break-even = 50,000 / (25 − 10) = 50,000 / 15 = 3,334 units
Revenue needed = 3,334 × $25 = $83,350
Key Concepts
- Fixed costs: Rent, salaries, insurance — don't change with production.
- Variable costs: Materials, shipping — increase per unit produced.
- Contribution margin: Selling price minus variable cost per unit.
FAQ
What if I want to make a target profit?
Add target profit to fixed costs: Units = (Fixed Costs + Target Profit) / (Price − Variable Cost).
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Last updated: 2026-08-08