Break Even Point Calculator

Calculate break-even point from fixed costs, variable cost and price — see units and revenue to break even.

Break Even Point Calculator

Calculate break-even point from fixed costs, variable cost and price — see units and revenue to break even.

Fixed costs($)

Price per unit($)

Variable cost per unit($)

Enter values above and click Calculate — results will appear here with the formula explained.

Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable); Revenue = units * price

How does this work?

Break-even is fixed costs divided by contribution margin (price minus variable). Beyond that, each unit contributes profit.

Assumes linear costs and price, no volume discounts or step fixed costs.

For YMYL decisions, verify with authoritative sources (CFPB, IRS, WHO, or a licensed professional) and run conservative vs optimistic scenarios. This tool is educational, not professional advice — it assumes constant inputs and excludes fees, taxes and variability that affect real outcomes.

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Disclaimer: Results are estimates for informational purposes only and do not constitute professional financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for decisions. Figures exclude taxes, fees and individual circumstances.

What is Break Even Point?

Break-even is fixed costs divided by contribution margin (price minus variable). Beyond that, each unit contributes profit. Formula: Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable); Revenue = units * price

Quick Answer

Break Even Point Calculator: Calculate break-even point from fixed costs, variable cost and price — see units and revenue to break even. Formula: Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable). Example: With $10k fixed, $50 price, $30 variable: contribution $20, break-even 500 units, $25k revenue.

What it does: Calculate break-even point from fixed costs, variable cost and price — see units and revenue to break even.
Formula: Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable); Revenue = units * price
Inputs: Fixed costs ($) · Price per unit ($) · Variable cost per unit ($)
Example: With $10k fixed, $50 price, $30 variable: contribution $20, break-even 500 units, $25k revenue.

Calculator Inputs at a Glance

Field	What to enter
Fixed costs ($)	e.g. 10000
Price per unit ($)	e.g. 50
Variable cost per unit ($)	e.g. 30

All fields use the exact formulas shown below — results include step-by-step breakdowns you can verify by hand.

How to Use This Calculator

1Enter fixed costs, price per unit and variable cost per unit.
2Calculate to see break-even units and revenue.
3Increase price or cut variable to lower break-even.

Formula Used

Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable); Revenue = units * price

Break-even is fixed costs divided by contribution margin (price minus variable). Beyond that, each unit contributes profit.

Assumes linear costs and price, no volume discounts or step fixed costs.

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Worked Example

With $10k fixed, $50 price, $30 variable: contribution $20, break-even 500 units, $25k revenue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat if price = variable?

Then margin zero, never break even — need price above variable.

QInclude all fixed?

Yes, rent, salaries, insurance allocated to product.

QService business?

Use per-project price and variable cost per project.

Quick Answer

What it does: Calculate break-even point from fixed costs, variable cost and price — see units and revenue to break even.

Formula: Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable); Revenue = units * price

Inputs: Fixed costs ($) · Price per unit ($) · Variable cost per unit ($)

Example: With $10k fixed, $50 price, $30 variable: contribution $20, break-even 500 units, $25k revenue.

Field

What to enter

Fixed costs ($)

e.g. 10000

Price per unit ($)

e.g. 50

Variable cost per unit ($)

e.g. 30

Formula Used

Break-even units = fixed / (price - variable); Revenue = units * price

Break-even is fixed costs divided by contribution margin (price minus variable). Beyond that, each unit contributes profit.

Assumes linear costs and price, no volume discounts or step fixed costs.