Break-Even Point Calculator
Units and revenue needed before you make a profit.
Enter your values
Enter the fixed costs per month in $.
Enter the price per unit in $.
Enter the variable cost per unit in $.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Break-even units
- 297 per month
- Break-even revenue
- $13,365.00
- Contribution margin
- $27.00 per unit
- Contribution margin ratio
- 60%
Quick answer
Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by the contribution margin — the price per unit minus the variable cost per unit.
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)
At a glance
| What it does | Units and revenue needed before you make a profit. |
|---|---|
| Category | Business |
| Inputs needed | Fixed costs per month, Price per unit, Variable cost per unit |
| Main output | Break-even units |
| Formula | Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost) |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Break-Even Point Calculator
- 1Enter your fixed monthly costs.
- 2Add price and variable cost per unit.
- 3Read the units needed to break even.
Inputs explained
- Fixed costs per month($)
- Enter the fixed costs per month in $.
- Price per unit($)
- Enter the price per unit in $.
- Variable cost per unit($)
- Enter the variable cost per unit in $.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Fixed costs per month8000 $
- Price per unit45 $
- Variable cost per unit18 $
Results
- Break-even units297 per month
- Break-even revenue$13,365.00
- Contribution margin$27.00 per unit
- Contribution margin ratio60%
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a fixed cost?
Rent, salaries, software and insurance — anything that does not change with the number of units you sell.
How do I lower the break-even point?
Raise price, cut variable cost per unit, or reduce fixed overhead. Price changes usually move it fastest.
What do I need to enter into the Break-Even Point Calculator?
Just 3 values: fixed costs per month, price per unit, variable cost per unit. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Break-Even Point Calculator work out the answer?
Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by the contribution margin — the price per unit minus the variable cost per unit. It applies the formula Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost) and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Break-Even Point Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
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