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Break-Even Calculator

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Calculate the break-even point for a business, which is the point at which total revenue equals total costs. This helps determine the sales volume required to cover all expenses.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Total Fixed Costs ($), Selling Price Per Unit ($), and Variable Cost Per Unit ($) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Break-Even Point in Units and Break-Even Point in Revenue ($) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Low-Cost Startup

Total Fixed Costs ($): 1,000 $; Selling Price Per Unit ($): 25 $; Variable Cost Per Unit ($): 15 $

Break-Even Point in Units: 100 Units; Break-Even Point in Revenue ($): 2,500 $

Medium-Cost Business

Total Fixed Costs ($): 10,000 $; Selling Price Per Unit ($): 50 $; Variable Cost Per Unit ($): 20 $

Break-Even Point in Units: 333.3333333 Units; Break-Even Point in Revenue ($): 16,666.66667 $

High-Value Product

Total Fixed Costs ($): 25,000 $; Selling Price Per Unit ($): 100 $; Variable Cost Per Unit ($): 40 $

Break-Even Point in Units: 416.6666667 Units; Break-Even Point in Revenue ($): 41,666.66667 $

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Important

Treat this output as a planning estimate and confirm rates, tax rules, and contract terms before making financial decisions.