Break-even Calculator
Compare fixed costs with the contribution from each unit sold. Enter a consistent period, selling price and variable cost per unit to calculate the simple break-even quantity.
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Result
- Break-even units
- 166.66666667
- Break-even revenue
- 8333.3333335
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Formula
break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit)
Worked example
Fixed costs 1000, price 20 and variable cost 10 give contribution 10 per unit. Break-even is 1000/10 = 100 units and revenue 2000.
How to interpret the result
Compare fixed costs with the contribution from each unit sold. Enter a consistent period, selling price and variable cost per unit to calculate the simple break-even quantity.
Before you use the result
Price must exceed variable cost for a usual positive break-even point. The model assumes a constant price and unit cost. Round fractional units up when only whole units can be sold.
How to use the Break-even Calculator
- 1 Enter the values for the calculation.
- 2 Review the formula and worked example below the form.
- 3 Copy the result before leaving or refreshing.
Frequently asked questions
What if price equals variable cost?
Each unit contributes zero toward fixed costs, so no finite positive sales quantity covers them in this model.
What if the result is 100.2 units?
The arithmetic threshold is 100.2. When units are indivisible, at least 101 are required under the same assumptions.