Break-Even Calculator

Find out how many units you need to sell to cover all your costs.

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How Break-Even Analysis Works

The break-even point is where your total revenue equals total costs — you're not making a profit, but you're not losing money either. Every unit sold beyond this point is pure profit (minus variable costs).

Formula: Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs / (Selling Price - Variable Cost Per Unit)

The contribution margin is the amount each unit contributes toward covering fixed costs: Selling Price minus Variable Cost. A higher contribution margin means fewer units needed to break even.

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