Break-Even Calculator
Find how many units you need to sell before your revenue covers your costs.
How it works
Your contribution margin per unit is the selling price minus the variable cost. Dividing fixed costs by that contribution shows the approximate units needed to break even.
Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ (Price per unit - Variable cost per unit)
Use the result carefully
This result is an estimate. Verify important financial, tax, and business decisions with a qualified professional.
Frequently asked questions
What is a break-even point?
It is the sales level where total revenue equals total costs, producing neither a profit nor a loss.
What counts as a fixed cost?
Fixed costs usually include rent, salaries, subscriptions, insurance, and costs that do not change directly with sales volume.
Why is my result zero?
The selling price must be higher than the variable cost per unit for a valid break-even result.