Break-Even Calculator
Result
Break-Even Calculator Calculate your break-even point, contribution margin, and margin of safety. Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit, selling price, and an optional target revenue to see how many units you must sell to cover costs. — free online calculator.
Formula
- Enter the values shown to calculate all corresponding results, not just a single final number. Contribution / Unit = Sale Price − Variable Cost; Break-Even Units = ceil(Fixed Cost / Contribution); Revenue = Units × Sale Price.
- The main inputs are Total Fixed Costs, Variable Cost per Unit, Selling Price per Unit, Target Revenue. 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
- Total Fixed Costs: 500000
- Variable Cost per Unit: 200
- Selling Price per Unit: 350
- Target Revenue: 700000 optional
Using Total Fixed Costs = 500000, Variable Cost per Unit = 200, Selling Price per Unit = 350, Target Revenue (optional) = 700000, the calculated result is 3333.3333333333.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Break-Even calculate?
Break-Even Calculator Calculate your break-even point, contribution margin, and margin of safety. Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit, selling price, and an optional target revenue to see how many units you must sell to cover costs. — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Total Fixed Costs, Variable Cost per Unit, Selling Price per Unit, Target Revenue using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Contribution / Unit = Sale Price − Variable Cost; Break-Even Units = ceil(Fixed Cost / Contribution); Revenue = Units × Sale Price..
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.