Business Break-Even Point Calculator
Find exactly how many units you must sell to stop losing money.
Open the Interactive CalculatorHow It's Calculated
Contribution Margin = Price Per Unit − Variable Cost Per Unit.
Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin.
Example
Example: $20,000 in fixed costs, a $50 price, and $20 variable cost per unit gives a $30 contribution margin — meaning you need to sell 667 units ($33,333 in revenue) just to break even.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I lower my price?
A lower price shrinks your contribution margin, requiring more unit sales to cover the same fixed costs.
Is break-even the same as profitable?
No — break-even is where profit equals zero. Every unit sold beyond that point contributes directly to profit.