Break-Even Calculator
Find the number of units you need to sell before fixed costs are covered.
Break-even estimates do not replace detailed cost accounting or pricing strategy.
Calculator
Results update as you type
Example
A product with $1,000.00 in fixed costs, $8.00 variable cost, and $20.00 selling price breaks even at around 83.33 units.
Formula
The math behind the result
How it works
A clean flow from input to answer
- 1Enter your fixed monthly costs.
- 2Add the variable cost and selling price per unit.
- 3Check the break-even units, revenue, and margin of safety.
FAQ
Common questions
What if selling price is below variable cost?
There is no break-even point in that case because each sale loses money.
Can I use this for services?
Yes. Treat each sale or client engagement as a unit and use the service delivery costs as variable cost.
What is margin of safety?
It measures how far expected sales are above the break-even level.
Is break-even the same as profit?
No. Break-even means zero profit and zero loss, before profit starts accumulating.
Can I change expected units later?
Yes. The calculator uses the expected units input to estimate profit and safety margin.