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
Find how many units you need to sell to cover your costs.
Enter your fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost to get the 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.
Context & Reference
How it works
Calculators are most useful when their assumptions are clear. Review these details to better understand the logic behind the results.
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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