Break-Even Point Calculator
Find the number of units you need to sell to cover your fixed costs — given your price and the variable cost per unit — along with the revenue that point represents. It's an informational planning tool that runs in your browser, not financial advice.
- 100% free
- Private & safe
- Runs in your browser
Why use Break-even Calculator?
Break-even Calculator gives you accurate results instantly, with the underlying formula shown so you can trust the numbers.
- Runs instantly in your browser — nothing to install, nothing uploaded.
- Completely free, with no account, no watermarks and no usage limits.
- Handles Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost); Contribution margin = price − variable cost.
- Enter your total fixed costs.
- Works on any device — desktop, tablet and phone — and is fully keyboard accessible.
How to use Break-even Calculator
- Enter your total fixed costs.
- Enter the selling price and variable cost per unit.
- See the break-even units and revenue.
- Each unit's contribution margin is shown too.
Examples
- Covering $10,000 of fixed costs at $50 price and $30 variable cost.
- Testing whether a price change lowers the break-even point.
Formulas
- Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)
- Contribution margin = price − variable cost
Limitations
- Assumes a single product and constant costs; step costs and mixes are not modelled.
- Excludes taxes. Not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is contribution margin?
The amount each unit contributes toward fixed costs after covering its variable cost.
What if price is below variable cost?
There is no break-even — the tool flags that price must exceed variable cost.
Is this financial advice?
No, it is an informational estimate only.
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