Why is the displayed whole-unit result rounded up?
Selling a fraction of a unit may not be possible, and rounding down would remain below break-even.
Break-Even Calculator
Estimate units and revenue needed to cover fixed and variable costs.
Calculations happen locally. We do not send your values to our server.
Example
With fixed costs of 1,000, a price of 25, and variable cost of 15, break-even occurs at 100 units.
Calculation method
Contribution per unit is price minus variable cost. Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by that contribution, rounded up for whole-unit planning.
Important notes
This simplified model assumes constant price, variable cost, and fixed costs and excludes taxes, capacity limits, and product mix.
Frequently asked questions
What if variable cost exceeds price?
There is no break-even point because every additional sale increases the loss.
Does the result equal a profit forecast?
No. It identifies the volume where modeled revenue and costs become equal.