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Break-Even Calculator
Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover your costs, what revenue that requires, and how strong your contribution margin really is.
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Calculator
Enter your numbers
Use your fixed cost, selling price, and variable cost to calculate the break-even point.
Inputs
Adjust the values below to test your pricing model.
Results
Healthy
Break-even summary
Quick take
Your pricing model shows a healthy contribution margin and a reachable break-even point.
Not viable
Break-even is not possible when variable cost is equal to or greater than selling price.
How break-even is calculated
A simple way to test pricing viability
Break-even tells you how many units you need to sell before revenue fully covers fixed and variable costs. It is one of the clearest tools for pricing and business planning.
Contribution Margin Per Unit
Selling Price Per Unit − Variable Cost Per Unit
Break-Even Units
Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin Per Unit
Break-Even Revenue
Break-Even Units × Selling Price Per Unit
When to use it
Useful for more than product pricing
Test whether your offer makes sense
See how many sales are needed before a product, service, or offer starts covering its cost.
Set realistic sales targets
Use break-even units and revenue to set minimum targets for launches, campaigns, or monthly operations.
Compare cost structures
Test how higher fixed costs or variable costs change the difficulty of reaching profitability.
Business FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about this calculator and how to use it.
What does a break-even calculator show?
It shows the point where total revenue equals total costs, helping you estimate how many units or how much sales volume you need before profit begins.
Why is break-even analysis useful?
Break-even analysis helps with pricing, budgeting, launch planning, and deciding whether a product, service, or offer is financially realistic.
Can I use this calculator for a side hustle or small business?
Yes. It works well for small businesses, freelance offers, products, services, and simple pricing decisions where fixed and variable costs matter.
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