Break-Even Calculator

Find the number of units (and revenue) you need to sell to cover your fixed costs.

Formula

Break-even units: Fixed costs รท (Price per unit โˆ’ Variable cost per unit)

Frequently asked questions

What if my variable cost is higher than my selling price?

Then no volume of sales can ever break even โ€” you lose more money with every unit sold. The price needs to be raised above the variable cost, or the variable cost reduced, before break-even is achievable at all.