Break-Even Calculator
Find the break-even point where revenue equals total costs
About this calculator
The Break-Even Calculator finds how many units you need to sell to cover all costs and start making a profit. Enter your fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and selling price to instantly see the break-even point and contribution margin. Essential for startups, small businesses, and financial planning.
How to use the Break-Even Calculator calculator
- Enter your amounts, rates and terms into the input fields.
- Read the result — it updates instantly as you type.
- Adjust the inputs to compare scenarios side by side.
- Copy the page URL to share the exact calculation.
Common examples
- Fixed costs $5,000, variable cost $10/unit, price $25/unit → Break-even: 333.33 units, revenue $8,333.33
- Fixed costs $10,000, variable cost $5/unit, price $15/unit → Break-even: 1,000 units, revenue $15,000
- Fixed costs $2,500, variable cost $2/unit, price $12/unit → Break-even: 250 units, revenue $3,000
- Fixed costs $50,000, variable cost $30/unit, price $80/unit → Break-even: 1,000 units, revenue $80,000
- Fixed costs $1,200, variable cost $0.50/unit, price $3/unit → Break-even: 480 units, revenue $1,440
Frequently asked questions
How does the Break-Even Calculator calculator work?
Enter your amounts, rates and terms, and the calculator applies the standard financial formulas to show the outcome, including intermediate figures where they help you understand the result. All arithmetic runs at high precision, so rounding errors do not build up across periods.
When would I use the Break-Even Calculator calculator?
Use it when planning a purchase, loan, investment or budget, to compare options before committing, or to sanity-check figures quoted to you. It is an educational tool, not financial advice — confirm important decisions with your provider or a professional.
How accurate are the results?
The formulas are the standard ones used in finance and run at 30 significant digits internally. Real products may differ in fees, compounding conventions and rounding rules, so treat the result as a close estimate rather than a contractual figure.
Can I share a specific calculation with someone else?
Yes. Every value you enter updates the URL, so copying the address bar and sharing the link reopens the exact same calculation for whoever clicks it.