Break-Even Calculator

Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover costs and reach profitability.

Rent, salaries, insurance, etc.

Materials, labor per unit, etc.

Understanding Break-Even

Break-even point: The number of units where total revenue equals total costs. You're not making money, but you're not losing it either.

Contribution margin: Revenue minus variable costs. This is what each unit "contributes" toward covering fixed costs and profit.

Fixed costs: Expenses that don't change with production volume—rent, salaries, insurance.

Variable costs: Expenses that increase with each unit produced—materials, direct labor, shipping.

This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only.