Break-Even Calculator
Find out how many sales you need to cover your costs and start profiting.
Enter Your Numbers
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Rent, insurance, salaries, loan payments
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Materials, packaging, shipping per unit
Break-Even Point
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units/sales per month
Break-Even Revenue
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Contribution Margin
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per unit
Sales Needed for Profit Targets
$1,000 profit
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$5,000 profit
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$10,000 profit
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How It's Calculated
Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Price − Variable Cost)
The difference between price and variable cost is your "contribution margin"—how much each sale contributes toward covering fixed costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a break-even point?
The break-even point is when your total revenue equals total costs—you're not making profit or losing money. Every sale after this point is profit.
How do I lower my break-even point?
Three ways: reduce fixed costs (rent, salaries), reduce variable costs per unit (materials, shipping), or increase your selling price.
What are fixed vs variable costs?
Fixed costs stay the same regardless of sales (rent, insurance, salaries). Variable costs change with each sale (materials, packaging, shipping).