Break-Even Calculator
Units and revenue needed to cover fixed and variable costs.
Break-even point
1,000 units
$25,000.00 in revenue
Contribution / unit
$10.00
Contribution margin
40%
Break-even revenue
$25,000.00
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- 1Contribution = $25.00 − $15.00 = $10.00
- 2Units = $10,000.00 ÷ $10.00 = 1,000
Formula
break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)How it works
The number of units you must sell before fixed costs are covered and profit begins.
Example
$10,000 fixed costs with a $10 contribution per unit breaks even at 1,000 units.
About the Break-Even Calculator
Units and revenue needed to cover fixed and variable costs. It sits in the Business & Sales section of NWS Calc, a free collection of calculators that run entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking — open the page, enter your numbers, get an answer.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Break-Even Calculator free to use?
- Yes. Every calculator on NWS Calc is completely free, with no signup, no usage limits and no ads.
- Does my data leave my device?
- No. The Break-Even Calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
- Can I use the Break-Even Calculator on my phone?
- Yes. The page is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — there is nothing to install.
- What else is in Business & Sales?
- Margins, markup, tax, payroll, discounts and break-even analysis. You can browse the full Business & Sales category for related calculators.