Break-Even Calculator
Find the exact sales volume required before your business starts generating net profit.
Calculation Inputs & Parameters
12000
(Default)
50
(Default)
20
(Default)
Break-Even Point (Units)
400 units
Break-Even Revenue
$20,000
Contribution Margin per Unit
$30.00
How the Calculation Works
Divides total fixed costs by the contribution margin per unit.
Formula: Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs / (Price - Variable Cost)
Practical Worked Example
Given Inputs: Fixed: 10,000 | Price: 100 | Variable: 40
Calculated Output: 167 units to break even
- 10,000 / (100 - 40) = 166.67 units.
Pro Tip: If your variable costs fluctuate significantly, calculate your break-even point using your highest expected variable cost to be safe.