Break-Even Calculator

Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover your costs

Cost & Pricing Information
Enter your business costs and pricing

Rent, salaries, insurance, etc.

Materials, labor, shipping per unit

Results
Your break-even analysis
Break-Even Point
500 units
Break-Even Revenue£25000.00
Contribution Margin£20.00
Contribution Margin %40.00%

You need to sell 500 units to cover all your costs. Every unit sold beyond this point is profit!

Understanding Break-Even Analysis

Break-even analysis helps you determine the minimum sales volume needed to avoid losses. It's crucial for pricing decisions, budgeting, and understanding your business's financial viability.

Formula

Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs / (Price - Variable Cost)

Key Terms

  • Fixed Costs: Costs that don't change with sales volume
  • Variable Costs: Costs that increase with each unit sold
  • Contribution Margin: Price minus variable cost per unit