About the Break-Even Calculator
Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit and selling price to find your break-even point in units and revenue, plus contribution margin per unit — with a clear explanation of each number.
Break-even analysis is the first financial sanity check for any product, service or business plan.
How to use the Break-Even Calculator
- Enter total fixed costs (rent, salaries, tools).
- Enter variable cost per unit and unit selling price.
- Read break-even units, break-even revenue and contribution margin.
Common uses
Validating a business or product idea
Setting sales targets
Pricing decisions and cost planning
Frequently asked questions
What is contribution margin?
Price minus variable cost — the amount each sale contributes toward fixed costs, and then profit.
What if my price is below variable cost?
You lose money on every unit and can never break even; the tool flags this case.
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