Break-Even Calculator
Find how many units you must sell to break even.
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About the Break-Even Calculator
Find your break-even point free: fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit) = the units you must sell before profit begins. Enter your rent-and-salaries style fixed costs, your selling price, and the variable cost of each unit, and see both break-even units and break-even revenue. Essential for pricing new products, writing business plans, and deciding whether an idea can actually work.
How to use the Break-Even Calculator
- 01Enter your fixed costs, price per unit, and variable cost per unit.
- 02Read the result instantly — it recalculates as you type.
- 03Adjust the numbers to model different scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
How is the break-even point calculated?
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit).
What is the contribution margin?
It's price minus variable cost per unit — the amount each sale contributes toward covering fixed costs.
How can I lower my break-even point?
Raise prices, cut variable costs per unit, or reduce fixed overhead — each shrinks the units needed before profit starts.