⚖️Break-Even Calculator

Calculate the break-even point for your business or product.

Fixed Costs ($)

Variable Cost per Unit ($)

Price per Unit ($)

About Break-Even Calculator

Determine exactly how many units you need to sell — or how much revenue you need to generate — to cover all costs with this Break-Even Calculator. Enter your fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and selling price to find your break-even point in both units and dollars. A fundamental analysis for launching any product or business.

How to Use Break-Even Calculator

1
Enter your fixed costs
Input all costs that don't change with production volume, such as rent and salaries.
2
Enter variable cost and price
Input the variable cost per unit and the selling price per unit.
3
See the break-even point
Review how many units you must sell and the revenue needed to break even.

Common Use Cases

Evaluating whether a new product launch is financially viable
Setting minimum pricing to cover all costs
Planning sales targets for a new business
Analyzing the impact of a price change on profitability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is break-even analysis?

Break-even analysis identifies the point where total revenue equals total costs, meaning no profit or loss. Selling above this point generates profit; below it generates a loss.

What is the break-even formula?

Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs / (Selling Price per Unit - Variable Cost per Unit). The denominator is called the contribution margin per unit.

How do fixed and variable costs differ?

Fixed costs stay constant regardless of output (rent, salaries, insurance). Variable costs change with production volume (materials, direct labor, shipping).