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Break-Even Calculator

Enter fixed costs, price per unit and variable cost to get break-even units and revenue.

Formulas

Contribution per Unit = Selling Price per Unit − Variable Cost per Unit

Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution per Unit

Break-Even Revenue = Break-Even Units × Selling Price per Unit

FAQ

What is break-even point?

The number of units you need to sell (or revenue to achieve) so that total costs equal total revenue—no profit, no loss.

Why can't break-even be reached?

If contribution margin (price minus variable cost) is zero or negative, each unit sold adds nothing or loses money, so you can never cover fixed costs.

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