Break-Even Calculator
Units and revenue needed to cover fixed costs.
How to use the Break-Even Calculator
- Enter your figures in the fields above — results update instantly as you type.
- Choose your currency symbol (the maths is the same in any currency).
- Use Share result to save a link that reloads your exact inputs, or Print for your records.
- Compare scenarios by changing one input at a time and noting how the main result moves.
Formula
Break-even units = (Fixed costs + Target profit) ÷ (Price − Variable cost) Break-even revenue = Units × PriceWorked example
Fixed costs 12,000, price 40, variable cost 16: each unit contributes 24, so you need 500 units (20,000 revenue) a month to break even.
Frequently asked questions
How do I lower break-even?
Raise price, cut variable cost or reduce fixed costs — price changes usually move it most.
Does it include tax?
No. Add tax as a fixed cost or use the target-profit field for a pre-tax goal.
Learn more
- Break-Even Analysis: Know Your Survival Number Before You Launch
- Runway, Burn Rate and How Long Your Cash Really Lasts
Assumptions & limits
Results are estimates based on the inputs you provide and the formula shown, rounded for display. They do not account for every fee, tax rule or market condition. This tool is educational and is not financial, tax or legal advice — confirm important decisions with a qualified professional.
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