◨ FINANCE Updated July 25, 2026

Break-Even Calculator

Find the sales volume where you stop losing money.

Fixed costs (per period)
Price per unit
Variable cost per unit
Target profit (optional)
—Contribution margin
—Break-even units
—Break-even revenue
—Units for target profit
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How it works

Contribution margin is the price per unit minus the variable cost per unit. Dividing fixed costs by that margin gives the number of units needed to cover them; multiplying by price gives the revenue required.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a contribution margin?

The money each sale contributes toward fixed costs after paying for the direct costs of producing that unit.

What if variable cost exceeds price?

You lose money on every sale, so there is no break-even point. Raise the price or cut the unit cost first.

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