Break-Even Price Calculator
Result
Break-Even Price Calculator Calculate the break-even units and revenue for a product, plus the units needed to hit a target profit. Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit, selling price, and a profit goal to plan your pricing and sales. — free online calculator.
Formula
- Break-Even Price Calculator calculates its result from Selling Price, Variable Cost, Fixed Costs, Cm, Target Profit. It uses the formula Contribution Margin = Selling Price − Variable Cost; Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ CM; Units for Target = (Fixed Costs + Target Profit) ÷ CM. Change any input to recalculate the result instantly.
- The main inputs are Fixed Costs, Variable Cost per Unit, Selling Price per Unit, Target Profit. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Break-Even Price
- Fixed Costs: 50000
- Variable Cost per Unit: 150
- Selling Price per Unit: 250
- Target Profit: 20000
Using Selling Price = 2, Variable Cost = 3, Fixed Costs = 4, Cm = 5, Target Profit = 6, the calculated result is 2.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Break-Even Price calculate?
Break-Even Price Calculator Calculate the break-even units and revenue for a product, plus the units needed to hit a target profit. Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit, selling price, and a profit goal to plan your pricing and sales. — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Fixed Costs, Variable Cost per Unit, Selling Price per Unit, Target Profit using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Contribution Margin = Selling Price − Variable Cost; Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ CM; Units for Target = (Fixed Costs + Target Profit) ÷ CM.
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.