Break-Even Calculator
Find how many units you need to sell before you stop losing money, from your fixed costs, selling price and cost per unit.
- Break-even units
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- Break-even sales
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- Contribution per unit
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How it is calculated
- Contribution per unit = price − variable cost
- Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution, rounded up to a whole unit
- Break-even sales = break-even units × price
Worked example
Fixed costs of 50,000 a month, selling at 500, each unit costs 300 to make.
| You enter | |
|---|---|
| Fixed costs (rent, salaries…) | 50,000 |
| Selling price per unit | 500 |
| Variable cost per unit | 300 |
| You get | |
| Break-even units | 250 |
| Break-even sales | 125,000 |
| Contribution per unit | 200 |
Sources and checks
Last checked: 12 October 2026. This calculator passes 3 automatic tests before every release.
Results are estimates for information only and are not financial, tax or legal advice. Check important figures with a qualified professional before you act on them.