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Break-Even Units Calculator

Find how many units you need to sell to break even.

Introduction

Break-Even Units Calculator — Find how many units you need to sell to break even. Enter Fixed costs, Price per unit, Variable cost per unit to get an instant, accurate result.

Formula

Break-even units = fixed costs / (price per unit − variable cost per unit). Break-even revenue = break-even units × price per unit.

Step-by-step

  1. Enter the Fixed costs.
  2. Enter the Price per unit.
  3. Enter the Variable cost per unit.
  4. Click Calculate to see your result instantly.

Real-world example

Example: With Fixed costs = 10000, Price per unit = 50, Variable cost per unit = 30, the Break-Even Units Calculator gives Contribution Margin Per Unit: 20, Break Even Units: 500, Break Even Revenue: 25000.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "price minus variable cost" called?
The contribution margin per unit — the amount each unit sold contributes toward covering fixed costs before any profit is made.
What happens if price equals variable cost?
The contribution margin is zero, so no volume of sales can ever cover fixed costs — break-even is mathematically undefined.
What inputs does the Break-Even Units Calculator need?
You'll need to provide: Fixed costs, Price per unit, Variable cost per unit. All fields use sensible defaults, so you can see a working example immediately and then adjust the values to match your own numbers.
How accurate is the Break-Even Units Calculator?
The Break-Even Units Calculator applies the formula exactly as calculated — Break-even units = fixed costs / (price per unit − variable cost per unit). Break-even revenue = break-even units × price per unit. — so results are precise for the inputs you provide. Accuracy depends on entering correct, realistic input values.
Is the Break-Even Units Calculator free to use?
Yes, the Break-Even Units Calculator is completely free, requires no signup, and runs instantly in your browser.

About the Break-Even Units Calculator

The Break-Even Units Calculator uses a real, verifiable formula — Break-even units = fixed costs / (price per unit − variable cost per unit). Break-even revenue = break-even units × price per unit. — so results are accurate every time, not an approximation.