Break-Even Calculator

Find how many units, and how much revenue, you need each month before the business stops losing money. Fixed costs are things like rent, salaries and subscriptions.

How the break-even point works

Formula. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost per unit). The amount in brackets is the contribution each sale makes towards fixed costs.

Example. 2,400 ÷ (6.50 − 4.20) = 1,044 units a month.

Tip. You have three levers: raise the price, cut the cost per unit, or cut fixed costs. Small price rises usually move break-even the most.

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