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Break-Even Calculator

Find the number of units needed to cover fixed costs at a given selling price.

Find your break-even point

Break-even units—
Contribution margin / unit—
Break-even sales—

Results update automatically as you enter values. Estimates are for educational use and do not replace professional financial advice.

Formula

Contribution margin per unit = selling price − variable cost. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution margin per unit, rounded up to the next whole unit.

Example

At $5,000 fixed costs, $75 selling price and $35 variable cost, break-even volume is 125 units.

Limitations

Break-even calculations assume a stable selling price, variable cost and fixed-cost range.