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Break-Even Calculator

Find how many units you must sell to cover fixed costs, and the revenue that break-even point represents.

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Break-even units

1,250

Break-even revenue
$150,000
Contribution per unit
$72.00
Units for target profit
1,806
Units required
Break evenTarget profit

How this calculator works

Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)

contribution
what each sale contributes towards fixed costs

Important considerations

  • Fixed costs are rarely fixed forever — step changes move the break-even point.
  • A thin contribution margin makes the business very sensitive to volume.

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Frequently asked questions

What if variable cost exceeds price?

There is no break-even point; every sale increases the loss and the pricing must change.

Disclaimer

Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.

Last reviewed 2026-08-01