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Break-even calculator

How many units you must sell to cover your costs.

  • Free
  • No sign-up
  • Works on any device

About Break-even calculator

Finds how many units you must sell to cover costs, using fixed costs divided by the price minus the variable cost per unit. That difference is the contribution margin. Useful for pricing a new product, planning a market stall or testing whether a side business can ever pay off.

How to use Break-even calculator

  1. Enter your total fixed costs.
  2. Enter the selling price and variable cost per unit.
  3. Read the number of units you must sell to break even.

Why use this tool?

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Frequently asked questions

What counts as a fixed cost?

Costs that stay the same whatever you sell, such as rent, software subscriptions and salaries. Materials and shipping per unit are variable costs instead.

What is contribution margin?

It is the price minus the variable cost per unit, which is what each sale contributes toward fixed costs. Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by it.

What if my break-even number is too high?

Raise the price, cut variable costs, or reduce fixed costs. Try each in the calculator to see which change moves the break-even point the most.

Is Break-even calculator free?

Yes. Break-even calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

Can I put Break-even calculator on my own website?

Yes. Use the Embed on your site button under the tool to copy a short piece of code and paste it into your page. It is free, needs no account, and the tool keeps working inside your page.

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