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Core Break-Even Calculator
Results
You need to sell 334 units (or $16,700 in revenue) to break even. Each unit contributes $30 toward fixed costs and profit.
Profit Zone
Units sold: 0
If you sell 0 units: revenue $0, total cost $10,000 — you make a loss of $10,000.
Target Profit Calculator
To make $20,000 profit you need to sell 1,001 units ($50,050 revenue). That is 667 units above your break-even of 334 units.
Break-Even Revenue & Contribution Margin
Contribution Margin = Selling Price − Variable Cost | CM% = (CM ÷ Price) × 100
Your break-even revenue is $16,700. Your contribution margin is 60% — 60% of each dollar of sales contributes to covering fixed costs and profit.
Profit Projection Simulator
| Units Sold | Revenue | Profit |
|---|
Below break-even you make a loss; at 334 units you break even; above that you make profit. The table shows revenue and profit at different sales levels.
Break-Even Chart
Total cost and total revenue vs units. Intersection = break-even.
The red line is total cost (fixed + variable); the green line is total revenue. They meet at 334 units — your break-even point. Above that, revenue exceeds cost (profit).
Scenario Testing (What-If)
Break-even units at different selling prices.
| Price ($) | Break-Even Units |
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At $40 you need 500 units to break even; at $50 you need 334; at $60 you need 250. Higher price means fewer units to break even (same fixed and variable costs).
Industry Break-Even Examples
Click an example to load fixed cost, variable cost, and price into Core. Then use the other tabs to see break-even units, target profit, and scenarios for that business.
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What is Break-Even Analysis?
Break-even analysis finds the point where total revenue equals total costs—no profit, no loss. It helps you know how many units to sell (or how much revenue to make) to cover fixed and variable costs.
Break-even units = Fixed Cost ÷ (Selling Price − Variable Cost). The denominator is contribution margin per unit. Break-even revenue = Fixed Cost ÷ Contribution Margin Ratio (CM% as decimal).
Why it matters: planning pricing, setting sales targets, and evaluating new products. A lower break-even point usually means less risk.
FAQ
What is a good break-even point?
It depends on your industry and capacity. Lower break-even means you need fewer sales to cover costs. Compare to your realistic sales volume.
How do you calculate break-even revenue?
Divide fixed costs by the contribution margin ratio (contribution margin per unit ÷ selling price).
What is contribution margin?
Selling price minus variable cost per unit. It’s the amount each sale contributes toward covering fixed costs and profit.
Why is break-even analysis important?
It supports pricing, sales targets, and investment decisions by showing when you cover costs and start making profit.
How to Use the Break-Even Calculator
Enter your fixed costs (rent, salaries, etc.), variable cost per unit, and selling price per unit. The tool shows break-even units and revenue, contribution margin, and profit per unit. Use Target Profit to see how many units or how much revenue you need for a desired profit. The Profit Projection table shows revenue and profit at different sales levels; the chart plots total cost and total revenue so you can see the break-even point. Scenario Testing lets you compare break-even at different prices. Try the Industry Examples to load sample data. Use the Profit Zone slider to see loss vs profit at different unit levels. Export results with Download CSV or Share for reports or planning.