Break-even Calculator
Calculate the number of units you need to sell to break even using our free online break-even calculator.
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About the Break-even Calculator
- Enter your total fixed costs for the period.
- Enter the selling price for one unit of your product or service.
- Enter the variable cost for producing one unit.
- The calculator determines how many units you must sell before you begin making a profit.
- A lower break-even point generally means your business becomes profitable more quickly.
- Suitable for retailers, manufacturers, freelancers, service businesses and startups.
- Works with any currency because only the values entered are compared.
- All calculations are performed instantly in your browser.
How to Calculate Break-even
Enter your fixed costs, selling price and variable cost per unit to determine how many units you need to sell before making a profit.
How to use this tool
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1Enter your fixed costs.
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2Enter the selling price per unit.
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3Enter the variable cost per unit.
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4View your break-even point instantly.
Helpful Tips
- Fixed costs remain the same regardless of sales volume.
- Variable costs change with each unit sold.
- Selling price must be greater than variable cost.
Examples
Things to Know
- • Results are rounded to two decimal places.
- • Taxes and other external costs are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the break-even point?
The break-even point is where total revenue equals total costs, meaning no profit and no loss.
Why is my break-even value so high?
High fixed costs or low profit per unit increase the number of units needed to break even.
Can this calculator be used for any business?
Yes. It works for any business that has fixed costs, variable costs and a selling price.
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