Break-Even Calculator

Determine exactly how many units you need to sell to cover all your costs. Enter your fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and price per unit to find your break-even point and see a visual revenue vs. cost chart.

Fixed Costs ($)

Variable Cost per Unit ($)

Price per Unit ($)

How to Use

Enter your total fixed costs (rent, salaries, equipment, etc.), the variable cost per unit (materials, labor per item), and the selling price per unit. Click calculate to see the break-even point in units and revenue, along with the contribution margin per unit.

Formula

Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs / (Price per Unit - Variable Cost per Unit)

The contribution margin is the difference between the selling price and variable cost per unit. The break-even point is reached when total revenue equals total costs (fixed + variable). Below this point you are operating at a loss; above it you are making profit.