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Break-even Calculator

Estimate units and revenue needed to cover fixed and variable costs.

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1. Set up your calculation

Uses one product and constant unit prices/costs. Break-even units round up to whole units. Taxes, capacity limits and changes in pricing or costs are excluded.

2. Review & use your result

Review the example inputs, then use calculate break-even.

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Using Break-even Calculator

Estimate units and revenue needed to cover fixed and variable costs.

Enter fixed costs for one period and selling price per unit. Try the example to see the format.
Calculate break-even and review the result, including the assumptions shown below the inputs.
Copy, download or print your result. Editing an input clears the previous result.

Example

The included example: Contribution per unit — 15.00; Exact break-even units — 66.66666667.
Change the inputs and generate a new result to compare it.

Questions & answers

How do I use this tool?

Estimate units and revenue needed to cover fixed and variable costs. Load the editable example, replace its values and use the main action button.

What should I check before using the result?

Uses one product and constant unit prices/costs. Break-even units round up to whole units. Taxes, capacity limits and changes in pricing or costs are excluded.

Are my entries saved?

Processing runs in your browser without a tool account or saved history. Download your result to keep a copy. Website advertising follows our privacy information.

Can I export or print it?

Copy and file download are available after generating a result. Print produces a clean copy of the visible result; use your browser’s Save as PDF option if needed.

Why must price exceed variable cost?

Each unit must contribute a positive amount toward fixed costs. If its price equals or falls below variable cost, selling more units cannot cover positive fixed costs in this model.