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Break-even Calculator

Know the number you must sell to win.

Below break-even, every sale deepens the hole; above it, every sale builds profit. This tool finds that exact point from your fixed costs, price, and variable cost, and shows how many more units it takes to hit a profit target you set.

Time3 min
FormatCalculator
SavesPDF · JSON record
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What it is

The volume at which sales cover all costs. Below it you lose money; above it, each unit adds profit equal to its contribution margin.

When to use it

For a new product, a price change, or a piece of equipment with a monthly cost. It tells you how much you must sell just to stand still.

How to run it

Enter your fixed costs, the price, and the variable cost per unit. Add a profit target to see the volume needed to reach it.

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Contribution / unit
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Break-even units
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Break-even revenue
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Units for target

Contribution margin = price - variable cost. Break-even units = fixed costs / contribution. Units for target = (fixed + target) / contribution, rounded up.

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Worked example: yard signs

Fixed costs run $4,000 a month. Signs sell for $25 and cost $10 in materials, so each contributes $15. You break even at 267 signs, about $6,667 in sales. To clear a $3,000 profit you need 467 signs. Now the monthly target is a number, not a vibe.