Break-Even Calculator
Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover your costs.
Enter your numbers and select Calculate to see results.
About This Calculator
This calculator finds your break-even point — the number of units you need to sell for total revenue to equal total costs — based on your fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and selling price per unit.
How This Is Calculated
Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Price per Unit − Variable Cost per Unit)
- Contribution Margin
- — The amount each unit sold contributes toward covering fixed costs, after variable costs
With $20,000 in fixed costs, a $50 price, and $20 variable cost per unit, you need to sell 667 units to break even.
Assumptions
- Assumes fixed costs and variable cost per unit stay constant regardless of volume — in reality, large volume changes can shift both.
- Assumes a single product with a consistent price.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Last updated January 15, 2026. Results are estimates for informational purposes only — read our disclaimer.