Understanding your break-even point is critical for any business. This calculator helps you determine the exact number of sales needed to reach zero profit—where total revenue equals total costs. Use it to set sales targets, price your products, and analyze your cost structure.
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Break-Even Point Calculator
Find out how many units you need to sell to cover all your costs.
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Business Inputs
Costs & Pricing
Materials, shipping, and labor directly associated with one unit.
Contribution Margin
Profitability per unit
Per Unit Profit
$60
Margin Ratio
60.0%
Analysis Summary
Business Impact
To cover your monthly costs of $5,000, you must sell at least 84 units.
Every unit sold after this point generates $60 in pure profit.
Formulas Used
How we calculate break-even
Break-Even Point (Units)
BEP (Units) = Fixed Costs / (Price - Variable Cost)Contribution Margin
Contribution Margin = Price - Variable CostBreak-Even Result
Target Achievement
Units to Break Even
84Units
Break-Even Revenue
Sales volume needed
Definitions
Understanding the terms
Fixed Costs
Expenses that don't change with sales volume (Rent, Salaries).
Variable Costs
Costs that increase directly with production (Materials, Shipping).
Contribution Margin
The amount each unit contributes to covering fixed costs.
About Find Your Business Break-Even Point
1
Fixed Costs
Enter your total fixed costs like rent, salaries, and insurance.
2
Price Per Unit
Enter the selling price of a single unit of your product or service.
3
Variable Cost
Enter the costs that vary with production, like materials and shipping per unit.
Key Features
Unit Analysis
See exactly how many units you need to sell to cover your costs.
Revenue Targets
Calculate the total dollar amount of sales needed to break even.
Margin Insights
Understand your contribution margin and margin ratio per unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fixed costs remain the same regardless of sales (e.g., rent), while variable costs change based on how much you sell (e.g., raw materials).
It tells you the minimum performance required to avoid a loss, which is vital for survival and growth.
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