Break-Even Calculator
Units to sell and revenue threshold required to cover all fixed and variable costs.
About the Break-Even Calculator
Break-Even Calculator tells you the exact number of units you must sell to cover every rupee of fixed and variable cost — the moment your business stops bleeding money and starts earning a profit. Enter your fixed costs (rent, salaries, software), the variable cost per unit (raw material, packaging, shipping) and the price you sell at; the tool computes break-even units as Fixed costs ÷ (Selling price − Variable cost), the contribution margin per unit, the total revenue at break-even and the contribution-margin ratio. If price is less than or equal to variable cost, every sale loses money and there is no break-even point — the tool will flag this clearly. Currency is unit-agnostic so the math works for any market.
How to use
- Enter your total fixed costs (per month or per year — be consistent).
- Enter the variable cost per unit and the selling price per unit.
- Click Calculate to see break-even units, revenue and margin.
Benefits & key features
- Critical for launching new products, services or pricing changes.
- Reports contribution margin — the chunk of every sale that pays fixed costs.
- Currency-agnostic — works for any market or unit.
- Pairs with the Income Tax and Loan Prepayment calculators for full business planning.
Pro tip
If the break-even units exceed your realistic annual market size, the product's pricing or cost structure needs rethinking before launch.