Break-even calculator
Enter fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost per unit to see units and revenue needed to break even.
Quick answer
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost). Example: 10,000 ÷ (25 − 15) = 1,000 units; revenue = 1,000 × 25 = 25,000.
Contribution / unit
10
Break-even units
1,000
Break-even revenue
25,000
Not business advice. Illustrative unit economics only — real costs may include taxes, waste, and overhead.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate break-even units?
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit). Example: $10,000 fixed, $25 price, $15 variable → 10,000 ÷ 10 = 1,000 units.
What is contribution margin?
Contribution margin per unit is price minus variable cost. Break-even revenue = fixed costs ÷ (contribution margin ÷ price), or units × price.
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