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Break-Even Point Calculator
Know exactly how much you must sell to stop losing money. Enter fixed costs, price per unit and variable cost per unit to get the break-even point.
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How to use the break-even calculator
- 1Enter total fixed costs for the period.
- 2Enter price per unit and variable cost per unit.
- 3Read the units and revenue needed to break even.
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About the break-even calculator
The break-even point is the sales volume where total revenue equals total cost — below it you lose money, above it you profit. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit). This calculator returns break-even units, the revenue that represents and the contribution margin per unit.
Frequently asked questions
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark and no limits. Startup OG funds the site through its directory and partner program, not paywalled tools.
How do you calculate the break-even point?
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution margin per unit, where contribution margin = price − variable cost per unit.
What is contribution margin?
The money each unit contributes toward fixed costs after covering its own variable cost. If it is zero or negative you can never break even at that price.
Why is my break-even point so high?
Usually a thin contribution margin (price too close to variable cost) or heavy fixed costs. Raising price or cutting variable cost lowers it fastest.