About break-even analysis
A break-even calculator finds how many units you must sell before total revenue covers total costs — the point of no profit and no loss. Enter your fixed costs, price per unit and variable cost per unit to get the break-even point in units and revenue, plus the contribution margin per unit. It runs in your browser.
How Break-Even works
How to find your break-even point
- Enter total fixed costs, the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit.
- The break-even units and revenue calculate instantly.
Contribution margin
Each unit’s contribution margin is price − variable cost — the amount left to cover fixed costs. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution margin.
Reading the result
Below the break-even point you make a loss; above it, every extra unit adds its contribution margin as profit. If price is below variable cost, you can never break even.
Common uses
- Find your break-even sales volume
- Plan pricing for a new product
- Assess if a business idea is viable
- Set sales targets
- Understand fixed vs variable costs
- Model profit at different volumes
- Prepare a business plan
- Decide on discounts and promotions
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the break-even point?
Divide fixed costs by the contribution margin (price − variable cost). This tool does it for you.
What is the contribution margin?
The price minus the variable cost per unit — what each sale contributes toward fixed costs and profit.
What if price is below variable cost?
You can never break even — each sale loses money, so the tool flags it.
Does it include profit targets?
It shows the no-profit point; sell beyond it and each unit adds its contribution margin as profit.
Are fixed costs per unit or total?
Total — enter all your fixed costs for the period.
Is my data uploaded?
No — it calculates in your browser.
Can I use any currency?
Yes — keep all figures in the same currency.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.