Business Break-Even Calculator

The classic break-even: every unit sold contributes price minus variable cost toward fixed costs. Once those are covered, everything is profit. This calculator returns the point in units, revenue, and the contribution that drives it.

Inputs

Price per unit

Variable cost per unit

Fixed costs (period)

Results

Break-even units

125

Break-even revenue: $15,000
Contribution per unit: $72.00
Contribution margin: 60.0%

Formula

Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Price − Variable Cost)

FAQ

What belongs in variable costs?

Costs that scale with each unit: materials, direct labor, shipping, payment fees, commissions.

How is this used in planning?

Set the break-even as the minimum viable target; then decide whether realistic demand can clear it with margin to spare.