Break-even units show the minimum volume needed before your fixed costs are covered.

Contribution margin: $48.00
Break-even units: 25
Break-even revenue: $2,000.00

Fixed costs
$1,200.00
Price per unit
$80.00
Variable cost per unit
$32.00

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Break-Even Calculator

Use break-even math when you need to know whether a price can realistically support your fixed costs.

This calculator helps you test the gap between unit price and unit cost so you can see how much volume is needed before a launch or channel becomes viable.

How to use this page

Start with your best current estimate, adjust the inputs until the result feels realistic, and use the related tools below when you want to pressure-test price, profit, or payout from another angle.

See how many units or how much revenue you need before fixed costs are covered.

Use the calculator with the examples below to test ideas quickly and come back to the same setup later.

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Small product launch

A simple fixed-cost scenario shows how quickly margin pressure changes volume needs.

25break-even units

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Higher cost offer

Use a more expensive delivery model to stress-test viability before launch.

32break-even units

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FAQ

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Short answers for the questions that usually come up first.

What counts as a fixed cost here?

Use costs that stay in place whether you sell one unit or one hundred, such as software, rent, or base labor commitments.

What if my price is below variable cost?

Then the calculator warns that break-even is unreachable because each sale loses money before fixed costs are even considered.