Break-Even Calculator
Find exactly how many units you need to sell — or how much revenue you need — to cover all your costs and start making profit.
Your costs & pricing
Fixed costs / month
$
Rent, salaries, insurance, software — costs that don't change with volume
Price per unit / sale
$
What you charge the customer per unit or transaction
Variable cost per unit
$
Materials, commissions, shipping — costs that scale with each sale
Target profit / month (optional)
$
Calculate units needed to hit a profit goal
Break-even point
Break-even units
167
units per month
Break-even revenue
$8,333
monthly revenue needed
Contribution margin
$30.00
60.0% of price
Key metrics
Contribution margin ratio60.0%
Fixed cost per break-even unit$29.94
Revenue per unit profit$30.00
Gross margin60.0%
Profit / loss curve
0 units410 units
Profit at different volumes
| Units sold | Revenue | Total costs | Profit / loss | vs. break-even |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | $2,100 | $5,840 | −$3,740 | 75% below |
| 83 | $4,150 | $6,660 | −$2,510 | 50% below |
| 125 | $6,250 | $7,500 | −$1,250 | 25% below |
| 167 ← B/E | $8,350 | $8,340 | $10 | — |
| 208 | $10,400 | $9,160 | $1,240 | 25% above |
| 250 | $12,500 | $10,000 | $2,500 | 50% above |
| 333 | $16,650 | $11,660 | $4,990 | 100% above |
How break-even analysis works
Break-even is reached when total revenue equals total costs. The contribution margin (price minus variable cost) shows how much each sale contributes toward covering fixed costs. Divide your fixed costs by the contribution margin to get your break-even unit volume. This is a pre-tax, pre-depreciation estimate — consult an accountant for full financial modeling.
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