Break-Even Calculator – Units and Revenue

The break-even calculator shows how many units you need to sell to cover fixed costs, assuming a constant price and variable cost. If price is not above variable cost, a break-even point does not exist.

How to use this calculator

The break-even calculator shows how many units you need to sell to cover fixed costs, assuming a constant price and variable cost. If price is not above variable cost, a break-even point does not exist. Results stay in your browser. They are estimates, not financial, tax or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the break-even formula?

Break-even quantity = fixed costs / (price − variable cost per unit).

Why do I get an error?

If selling price is not greater than variable cost, contribution is zero or negative and there is no break-even quantity.