Free Break-even Calculator
Quickly see how many units or dollars you need to sell to cover costs and start making profit.
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Try the Break-even Calculator
Input fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and price to see units and revenue to break even.
Break-Even Calculator
Inputs
Results
Break-Even (units)
500 units
Break-Even (revenue)
$12,500.00
Contribution Margin
$10.00 (40%)
Units for Target Profit
500 ($12,500.00)
How this works
- Units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Price − Variable Cost).
- If price ≤ variable cost, break-even isn't achievable.
Learn more: Break-Even Made Simple—Use Our Calculator to Master Costs & Profit Margins
How to use it
- Fixed costs: Monthly overhead like salaries, rent, and software.
- Variable cost per unit: What it costs to deliver one unit (COGS, fulfillment, ads).
- Price: Your selling price per unit or average order value.
Adjust price or costs to see how many units you need to hit breakeven and how margin changes runway.
Popular uses
- Founders pressure-testing launch pricing before spending on ads.
- Product teams modeling margin impact of new features or bundles.
- Creators validating payback period on merch or courses.
Break-Even Calculator FAQ
What is a break-even point?
Your break-even point is where your total revenue equals your total costs—no profit, no loss. Our break-even calculator uses your price per unit, variable cost per unit, and fixed costs to show how many units you need to sell and the revenue you need to cover your costs.
What information do I need to use this break-even calculator?
You'll need your price per unit, your variable cost per unit (cost that changes with each sale), and your total fixed costs (like rent, salaries, or software). With those, the calculator can estimate units and sales dollars required to break even.
Can I use this for services, not just physical products?
Yes. You can treat your "unit" as a service package, project, or billable hour. As long as you know your average price, variable costs per unit of work, and fixed overhead, this calculator can help you find your break-even point for almost any business model.
After you know your break-even point, you can use our ROI Calculator to compare profit potential or our Freelancer Rate Calculator if you're pricing services instead of physical products.
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