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 Revenue Calculator

Use this when the core question is not unit volume alone, but the revenue threshold required before the offer stops losing money.

This page frames the same break-even engine around revenue, which can be easier to use when you plan in sales dollars before you plan in units.

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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Launch revenue floor

A break-even scenario framed around the revenue threshold instead of just units.

25break-even units

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Higher-ticket offer

A more expensive offer still needs healthy contribution before the break-even revenue becomes practical.

32break-even units

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FAQ

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Short answers for the questions that usually come up first.

How is break-even revenue different from break-even units?

The underlying math is the same, but this page keeps the focus on sales dollars instead of unit count, which is often more useful for budgeting and target setting.

What happens if contribution margin is too thin?

Break-even revenue climbs quickly, and if contribution margin is not positive at all, break-even becomes unreachable.