Break-Even Calculator
Find the number of units and the revenue you must sell to cover fixed and variable costs, with a chart showing profit and loss zones.
Your numbers
- Break-even revenue
- $20,000
- Contribution margin / unit
- $27.00
- Contribution margin ratio
- 60%
- Revenue
- Total cost
How the break-even calculator works
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost per unit). The denominator is the contribution margin per unit.
Example
Using the default inputs (Fixed costs per month: $12,000; Price per unit: $45.00; Variable cost per unit: $18.00), the calculator returns break-even units of 445. Change any field above to see your own result and charts update instantly.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I lower my break-even point?
Raise prices, cut variable or fixed costs, or improve the sales mix toward higher-margin items.
What are fixed costs?
Costs that do not change with volume, such as rent, salaries and software subscriptions.
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