Break-Even Calculator
Calculate the number of units you must sell to cover your fixed costs, from your price, variable cost per unit, and fixed costs.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you start.
What is the break-even point?
It is the number of units you must sell for revenue to cover all costs, so profit is zero. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit). Below that number you lose money; above it, every sale adds profit.
What counts as a fixed cost versus a variable cost?
Fixed costs do not change with how much you sell — rent, salaries, software subscriptions. Variable costs rise with each unit — materials, payment fees, packaging. Sort your costs into those two buckets and the formula does the rest.
How do I lower my break-even point?
Raise the price, cut the variable cost per unit, or cut fixed costs. Price and variable cost change the contribution margin, which has the biggest effect; fixed costs move the whole target up or down.
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