Free Break-Even Calculator — Find Your Business Break-Even Point
Use this free break-even calculator to find the exact number of units you need to sell — or the revenue you need to generate — to cover your fixed and variable costs. Essential for business planning, pricing decisions, and understanding when a product or service becomes profitable.
⚖ Break-Even Calculator
Find the exact number of units you need to sell to cover your costs. Enter your fixed costs, variable cost per unit and selling price to see your break-even point.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a break-even point?
The break-even point is the level of sales at which your total revenue equals your total costs, resulting in neither a profit nor a loss. Every unit sold beyond this point generates profit.
How do I calculate break-even units?
Divide your total fixed costs by the contribution margin per unit (selling price minus variable cost per unit). The result is the number of units you must sell to cover all costs.
What are fixed costs vs variable costs?
Fixed costs stay the same regardless of sales volume (e.g., rent, salaries, insurance). Variable costs change with each unit produced or sold (e.g., materials, packaging, commissions).
How can break-even analysis help my business?
It helps you set realistic sales targets, evaluate pricing strategies, assess the viability of new products, and understand how changes in cost or price affect profitability.