Break-Even Calculator

Estimate break-even units and revenue from fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost per unit.

Business Updated 2026-05-11

Inputs

Fixed costs ($) Price per unit ($) Variable cost per unit ($)

Break-even units Enter values to calculate.

Break-even revenue ($) Enter values to calculate.

break-even units = fixed costs / (price per unit - variable cost per unit).

Estimate break-even units and revenue from fixed costs, selling price, and variable cost per unit.

5000 fixed cost, 45 price, and 18 variable cost breaks even at about 186 units.

Contribution margin must be positive for a meaningful break-even point.

Round units up when planning inventory.

What inputs does this calculator need?

Fixed costs, Price per unit, Variable cost per unit.

How should I round the result?

Keep extra digits while comparing values, then round for the final decision or report.

Can I reuse the result in another calculation?

Yes, but preserve the original inputs and units so the next calculation stays traceable.

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