Break-Even Units Calculator
Calculate the number of units needed to cover fixed and variable costs.
Inputs
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Results
Break-Even Units
3,334
Break-Even Revenue$83,350.00
Contribution Margin / Unit$15.00
Contribution Margin Ratio60%
Units for Target Profit4,667
Revenue for Target Profit$116,675.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your total fixed costs for the period (rent, salaries, insurance, etc.).
- Set the selling price per unit.
- Enter the variable cost to produce or acquire each unit.
- Optionally, enter a target profit above break-even.
- Review the break-even unit count and revenue — sell above this number to achieve profitability.
How the result changes with Price Per Unit
| Price Per Unit | Break-Even Units |
|---|---|
| $10,000.00 | 6 |
| $35,000.00 | 2 |
| $65,000.00 | 1 |
| $90,000.00 | 1 |
What each input means
- Fixed Costs
- Total fixed costs (rent, salaries, insurance, etc.).
- Price Per Unit
- Selling price per unit.
- Variable Cost Per Unit
- Variable cost to produce or acquire each unit.
- Target Profit
- Desired profit above break-even.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersFixed Costs = 50000, Price Per Unit = 25, Variable Cost Per Unit = 10, Target Profit = 20000 = 4 input(s) provided
- Calculate Break-Even UnitsBreak-Even Units3334 = 3334
- Calculate Break-Even RevenueBreak-Even Revenue83350 = $83,350
- Calculate Contribution Margin / Unit15 = $15
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