Financial calculator
Break-Even Calculator
Estimate the units and revenue required to cover fixed and variable costs.
Build your scenario
Use your actual figures where available. The output is an educational estimate based on the assumptions below.
FINANCIAL ESTIMATE
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Break-even revenue—
Unit contribution—
Fixed costs—
Results are estimates for education. Actual terms, rates, taxes, fees, compounding, and lender or investment conditions can change the outcome.
How this break-even calculator works
Break-even units are fixed costs divided by (price minus variable cost per unit). Price must be higher than variable cost or there is no positive contribution. Taxes, leftover inventory and non-cash costs are omitted.
Important: Review the assumptions shown under each input. Changing one assumption can materially change the result.
When to use this calculator
- Find how many units would cover the fixed costs you entered.
- See the revenue implied at that unit count (units times price).
- Change price or variable cost to see a new break-even. This is not a full profit-and-loss statement.
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Frequently asked questions
What if price is not higher than variable cost?
Contribution is zero or negative, so there is no break-even. The tool asks you to raise price or lower variable cost.
Are taxes and depreciation included?
Not unless you fold them into fixed or variable cost. This is a simple cost-volume estimate.
Does unsold inventory matter?
The formula assumes units sell at the price you enter. Unsold stock is not modeled.