Break-Even Price Calculator
Find the price that covers your costs.
Enter your values
Enter the fixed costs in $.
Enter the variable cost per unit in $.
Enter the expected units sold you are working with.
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 price
- $28
- Total revenue at this price
- $14000
- Fixed cost per unit
- $16
- Variable cost share
- $12
Quick answer
Break-even price is fixed costs divided by units, plus the variable cost per unit.
price = (fixed costs / units) + variable cost per unit
At a glance
| What it does | Find the price that covers your costs. |
|---|---|
| Category | Business |
| Inputs needed | Fixed costs, Variable cost per unit, Expected units sold |
| Main output | Break-even price |
| Formula | price = (fixed costs / units) + variable cost per unit |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Break-Even Price Calculator
- 1Enter total fixed costs for the period.
- 2Enter variable cost per unit and expected unit volume.
- 3The result is the minimum price that avoids a loss at that volume.
Inputs explained
- Fixed costs($)
- Enter the fixed costs in $.
- Variable cost per unit($)
- Enter the variable cost per unit in $.
- Expected units sold
- Enter the expected units sold you are working with.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Fixed costs8000 $
- Variable cost per unit12 $
- Expected units sold500
Results
- Break-even price$28
- Total revenue at this price$14000
- Fixed cost per unit$16
- Variable cost share$12
Frequently asked questions
What if I sell fewer units?
The break-even price rises because fixed costs are spread over fewer units.
Should I price above this?
Yes — this is the floor; add your target margin on top.
What do I need to enter into the Break-Even Price Calculator?
Just 3 values: fixed costs, variable cost per unit, expected units sold. 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 Price Calculator work out the answer?
Break-even price is fixed costs divided by units, plus the variable cost per unit. It applies the formula price = (fixed costs / units) + variable cost per unit and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Break-Even Price 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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