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Break-Even Calculator

Find the exact sales volume needed to cover all your costs. Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and selling price, and the break-even calculator tells you exactly how many units you must sell and what revenue that yields.

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How to Use the Break-Even Calculator

  1. Enter total fixed costs (rent, salaries, equipment).
  2. Add the variable cost per unit (materials, labor per item).
  3. Enter the selling price per unit.
  4. Click Calculate to see break-even units, revenue, and contribution margin.

Formula Used

Contribution Margin = Price − Variable Cost
Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin

Example: $50,000 fixed costs, $15 variable cost, $40 selling price = 2,000 units or $80,000 revenue to break even.

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