Method
Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by the contribution margin per unit, where contribution margin is price minus variable cost.
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Break-Even Calculator
Enter your fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost to get the break-even point.
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Find your break-even point
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Contribution per unit
Selling price − variable cost
Break-even units
Exact whole units
Break-even revenue
At 500 units
Break-even units are rounded up to the next whole unit for the revenue calculation. Currency selection labels amounts only and does not use exchange rates.
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How it works
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How to use it
Enter fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost, then review the break-even units and revenue.
Understand the result
Break-even is the point where modeled revenue covers modeled costs; profit begins above that point.
Example
With $10,000 fixed costs and a $50 contribution margin, break-even is 200 units.
Notes
The model assumes one product price and constant variable cost. It does not forecast demand or operating risk.
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