Break-Even Calculator

Break-even analysis is a financial calculation used to determine the point at which a business's revenues equal its costs, indicating the minimum sales volume needed to avoid losses. Our break-even calculator is an essential tool for the development of pricing strategies, sales forecasts, and cost control. Simply enter your fixed costs, variable costs per unit, and the price per unit you plan to charge.

  • Fixed costs are expenses that don't change regardless of how much you sell, like rent, salaries, and insurance.

  • Variable costs fluctuate with production volume, such as materials and labor.

  • The price per unit is what you expect to charge your customers.

Once you input these numbers, our calculator will output the quantity of units you need to sell to cover all costs, at which point your business neither profits nor loses money. Understanding this critical threshold is vital for setting sales targets and pricing strategies. The calculator provides a detailed breakdown, including the total sales required to reach the break-even point, empowering you to make informed decisions about your business operations.

The calculator also offers a dynamic chart, illustrating the relationship between units sold and profitability. This visual aid is designed to help you instantly see the impact of selling above or below the break-even point, offering a clear picture of profit margins and potential financial outcomes.

Utilize this calculator in conjunction with our other free financial calculators to get a full understanding of your prospective business investments and strategies.


Break-Even Calculator

Enter your monthly or annual fixed costs, variable costs per unit, and price per unit details below and select the "Calculate Break-Even" button to determine the break-even units and revenue.

Revenue, Costs, and Profit by Units Sold

Units Sold Total Revenue Total Costs Profit