Break-Even Calculator
Find the break-even point where revenue equals total costs
1000 / (15 − 5) = 100.00 units
Break-even units
100
Break-even revenue
$1,500
Contribution margin per unit
$10 / unit
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.
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