Break-Even Calculator
Find break-even point in units and revenue. Fixed costs, variable costs, price per unit. Free.
How to use
Break-even formula
Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ (Selling price − Variable cost per unit). The difference between selling price and variable cost is the "contribution margin" — what's left after each unit pays for itself. Multiply by the unit count to cover the fixed costs.
Fixed vs variable
Fixed costs don't change with output: rent, salaries, insurance, software subscriptions, loan repayments. Variable costs scale with each unit: raw materials, packaging, per-transaction fees, sales commission. If your "variable" costs include semi-fixed labour, consider treating part as fixed for more accurate planning.
What break-even tells you
The minimum sales volume to avoid losses. Below it, the business loses money. Above it, every unit is pure margin contribution. Knowing your break-even helps price-test new products, decide whether to take a job, or set monthly sales targets. Always run break-even before launching anything new.