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Break-even Calculator

Calculate your break-even point — find out how many units you need to sell to cover your fixed and variable costs.

⚡ Instant calculation 🔒 Private — runs in your browser 🚫 No login required 📋 Copy or download results
Break-even Calculator
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Enter your figures and click Calculate to see your results.

📖How to Use the Break-even Calculator

  1. 1
    Enter your figures

    Enter your fixed costs, variable cost per unit and selling price per unit to find your break-even quantity and revenue.

  2. 2
    Click Calculate

    Press the Calculate button. All results appear instantly — no page reload needed.

  3. 3
    Read and use your results

    Your results are shown in a clear summary card. Use the Copy button to grab the result or Download to save a text report.

💡When to Use This Calculator

SituationWhy It Helps
New product launch Know minimum viable sales
Business planning Set sales targets
Cost reduction analysis See impact on break-even

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the break-even point?

The break-even point is the number of units you need to sell for your total revenue to equal your total costs — meaning zero profit and zero loss. Selling above this point generates profit.

How is the break-even point calculated?

Break-even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Selling Price − Variable Cost per Unit). The denominator is called the Contribution Margin — the amount each unit sale contributes to covering fixed costs.

What are fixed vs variable costs?

Fixed costs stay the same regardless of how much you produce (e.g. rent, salaries, insurance). Variable costs change with output (e.g. materials, packaging, direct labour per unit).

What does break-even revenue mean?

Break-even revenue is the total sales value at the break-even point: Break-even Units × Selling Price. It tells you the minimum revenue you must achieve to avoid making a loss.

Is this calculator free?

Yes — completely free to use with no login, no sign-up and no usage limits.

Is my data private?

Yes. All calculations happen entirely in your browser using JavaScript. No figures are ever sent to any server or stored.