Break-Even Calculator

Calculate your break-even point in units and revenue, and find how many sales you need to reach a profit target

Rent, salaries, insurance — costs that don't change with production

Materials, packaging, commissions — costs per unit produced

Contribution Margin
$30.00
per unit
Contribution Margin Ratio
60.0%
of revenue
Break-Even Units334 units
Break-Even Revenue$16,666.67

Profit/Loss at Different Sales Volumes

Units SoldRevenueProfit / Loss
167$8,350.00-$4,990.00
250$12,500.00-$2,500.00
333(break-even)$16,650.00-$10.00
417$20,850.00+$2,510.00
500$25,000.00+$5,000.00
667$33,350.00+$10,010.00

How to use:

  • • Enter your total fixed costs (costs that stay the same regardless of sales volume)
  • • Enter your selling price per unit and variable cost per unit
  • • The break-even point shows exactly how many units you must sell to cover all costs
  • • Add a target profit to see the sales volume needed to hit that goal
  • • The scenario table shows profit/loss at different sales volumes

Break-Even Calculator FAQ