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Break Even Calculator

Find how many units you must sell to cover fixed and variable costs.

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How the break even calculator works

Every unit sold contributes its margin toward fixed costs. Once those are covered, each additional unit becomes profit.

Formula

break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)

Worked example

$20,000 fixed costs with a $30 contribution margin breaks even at 667 units.

Frequently asked questions

What counts as a fixed cost?

Rent, salaries, software and insurance — anything that does not change with volume.

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