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Break-Even Calculator
Find the exact sales volume you need to cover all your costs. Enter your fixed costs, variable costs, and selling price.
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Break-even formulas
- Contribution Margin = Selling Price − Variable Cost per Unit
- Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin
- Break-Even Revenue = Break-Even Units × Selling Price
- Contribution Margin % = (Contribution Margin ÷ Selling Price) × 100
What is break-even analysis used for?
Break-even analysis tells you the minimum volume of sales you need to cover all costs. It's essential for pricing decisions, launch planning, and understanding the impact of cost changes on your business viability.
Fixed vs variable costs
Fixed costs don't change with volume: rent, salaries, insurance, software subscriptions. Variable costs scale with production: materials, packaging, delivery fees, payment processing.
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