Break-Even Calculator
Calculate how many units you must sell to cover fixed costs at a given price and variable cost.
Break-Even Calculator inputs
Break-even units
50
- Fixed costs
- $1,000.00
- Price per unit
- $50.00
- Variable cost
- $30.00
- Break-even revenue
- $2,500.00
How it works
Divide fixed costs by the contribution margin (price minus variable cost per unit).
Divide fixed costs by the contribution margin (price minus variable cost per unit).
Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ (Price per unit − Variable cost per unit)
$1,000 fixed costs at $50 price and $30 variable cost break even at 50 units.
- Fixed costs:
- $1,000.00
- Price per unit:
- $50.00
- Variable cost:
- $30.00
- Break-even units:
- 50
Questions
How is break-even calculated?
Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ (Price per unit − Variable cost per unit). Break-even revenue is that unit count multiplied by price.
What if price equals variable cost?
There is no contribution margin, so the tool cannot compute a break-even point. Price must be greater than variable cost.
Does this include tax or inventory?
No. The calculator uses the three entered amounts only. It does not model tax, inventory, or time.
Does IngoHub store the numbers I enter?
No. All calculations are performed instantly in your browser. We do not store or transmit the numbers you enter.