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Break-Even Calculator

Find out exactly how many units you need to sell — or how much revenue you need to generate — to cover all your costs.

Break-Even Calculator

How many units must you sell to cover all costs?

Rent, salaries, insurance, subscriptions

Materials, packaging, commission

What is break-even analysis?

Break-even analysis shows the point at which total revenue equals total costs. Below this point, your business makes a loss; above it, you make a profit.

The formula

Break-even (units) = Fixed Costs ÷ (Selling Price − Variable Cost per Unit)

The denominator is called the contribution margin — the amount each unit sale contributes toward covering fixed costs.