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Break-Even Calculator
What is Break-Even Calculator?
A break-even calculator finds how many units you must sell for revenue to cover your costs, using fixed costs, selling price and variable cost per unit. It also shows break-even revenue.
How Break-Even Calculator helps
- Shows the sales needed to avoid a loss
- Helps set prices and targets
- Clarifies fixed versus variable costs
How to use Break-Even Calculator
- Enter your numbers in the fields (sample values are pre-filled).
- Read the results, which update instantly.
- Change one input at a time to compare scenarios.
Example
Fixed costs of 5,000, a 50 price and 30 variable cost give a break-even point of 250 units.
Frequently asked questions
What is the formula?
Break-even units = fixed costs / (price - variable cost).
What if price is below variable cost?
You lose money on every sale, so no break-even point exists.
Does it include taxes?
No. Add them to costs if needed.
Results are estimates for general information only and are not financial, tax or investment advice. Check numbers with a qualified professional.
Last updated October 7, 2026.