Break-even calculator

Find the sales volume needed to cover fixed costs at a given price and variable cost.

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Break-even calculator workspace

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Result

Break-even units—

Contribution per unit—

Contribution margin—

Break-even revenue—

Exact units—

Units for target—

Revenue for target—

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How to use the break-even calculator.

Add the requested inputs

Use the labelled fields in the workspace above. If example values are provided, try them first or replace them with your own.

Calculate and review

Use the main action when needed. Contribution per unit = price − variable cost. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution per unit, rounded up.

Try a worked example

With £1,000 fixed costs and £20 contribution per sale, break-even is 50 sales.

Check the assumptions

A zero or negative contribution cannot cover fixed costs; review price or variable cost first.

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