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Break-even Calculator

Find the sales level needed to cover your costs.

Contribution Margin / Unit

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Contribution Margin %

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Break-even Units

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Break-even Revenue

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Enter your fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost per unit to see your break-even point.

Next decision

Product Pricing CalculatorSet a selling price that covers unit costs with a target margin.

How it works

  • Contribution Margin = Selling Price − Variable Cost
  • Contribution Margin % = Contribution Margin ÷ Selling Price × 100
  • Break-even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin
  • Break-even Revenue = Break-even Units × Selling Price

Assumptions & scope

  • Price and variable cost per unit stay constant at every sales volume.
  • Fixed costs are for one month and do not change with volume.
  • Assumes a single product or an average unit across your mix.
  • This is a business-planning calculator, not tax, accounting, legal, or financial advice.