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Break-even calculator

Find the sales quantity and revenue needed to cover fixed costs at a constant contribution per unit.

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01

Your inputs

The starting values are an example.

Decimals: 12.5 · Thousands: 1,234.56. Follow the field instructions for lists.

02

Your result

Enter your values and select Calculate.

Your calculation will appear here.

Your result will include the relevant values and units.

Understand the calculation

Formula and example

How it is calculated

Break-even units = fixed costs / (selling price − variable cost per unit)

Worked example

€5,000 fixed costs and a €20 contribution per unit require 250 units, generating €12,500 revenue at €50 per unit.

Things to check

  • Selling price and variable cost must use the same tax basis. Whole units are rounded up to reach break-even.
  • Use one currency consistently. Examples use euros; the calculation works with any currency.