Break-Even Calculator
Work out how many sales you need before your business (or a single project) covers its costs.
This tool is provided for convenience and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Check figures and documents with a qualified professional before relying on them.
Rent, software, insurance -- costs that don't change with sales volume.
Materials, subcontractors, per-sale fees -- costs that scale with each sale.
Break-even point
43 units
Break-even revenue$4,285.71
Contribution margin$70.00
Margin %70.0%
FAQ
- What's the difference between fixed and variable costs?
- Fixed costs stay the same regardless of how much you sell -- rent, software subscriptions, insurance. Variable costs scale with each sale -- materials, subcontractor fees, per-transaction charges. Break-even analysis needs both to work out how many sales cover your fixed costs.
- What is contribution margin?
- The amount left from each sale after variable costs, before fixed costs are considered -- price per unit minus variable cost per unit. This is what actually pays down your fixed costs and, beyond break-even, becomes profit.
- Is my data sent anywhere?
- No. The calculation runs entirely in your browser -- nothing is sent to a server.
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