Break-Even Calculator

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

How to Use

  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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