Business
Break-Even Calculator
Find the sales volume and revenue needed to cover all fixed and variable costs.
Units to break even
167
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)
- Break-even revenue
- $8,333.33
- Contribution margin
- $30.00
- Contribution margin %
- 60%
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How to use the Break-Even Calculator
- Enter fixed costs.
- Enter variable cost per unit and selling price per unit.
- Read the break-even point.
How it works
Each unit sold contributes price minus variable cost toward covering fixed costs. The break-even point is when total contribution equals fixed costs.
Formula
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)
Example
With $5,000 fixed costs, $20 variable cost and $50 price, you must sell 167 units to break even.
Common uses
- Product launches
- Pricing decisions
- Sales targets