Break-Even Calculator

What is the Free Break-Even Calculator?

The free Break-Even Calculator finds the exact number of units you need to sell — and the revenue required — before your business stops losing money. Enter your Fixed Costs (monthly), Variable Cost per Unit, and Selling Price per Unit, and instantly see the break-even point in units and revenue, plus the contribution margin per unit. A profit/loss table shows results at different sales volumes so you can plan your targets confidently.

• → Determine the minimum sales volume needed to cover monthly operating costs
• → Evaluate whether a new product or service is financially viable at current pricing
• → Model how changes in pricing or variable costs shift the break-even point
• → Present profitability scenarios to investors or management
• → Plan production targets and set meaningful sales goals for your team

How to Use the Free Break-Even Calculator

1. 1 Enter your total monthly fixed costs (rent, salaries, utilities, loan repayments) in the Fixed Costs (monthly) field.
2. 2 Enter the cost to produce or deliver a single unit in the Variable Cost per Unit field.
3. 3 Enter the price at which you sell each unit in the Selling Price per Unit field.
4. 4 Read the break-even results: Break-Even Units (minimum units to sell), Break-Even Revenue (minimum monthly revenue), and Contribution Margin per unit (how much each sale contributes to covering fixed costs).
5. 5 Review the profit/loss table below to see how profit changes at different sales volumes.

Key Features

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  Break-even point

  Shows the exact number of units and revenue needed to cover all costs.
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  Contribution margin

  Displays the contribution margin per unit — how much each sale offsets your fixed costs.
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  Profit/loss table

  A volume table shows profit or loss at different sales levels so you can set targets.
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  Instant results

  All figures update as you type.
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  Free, no signup

  No account or registration needed.

Example Usage

Fixed Costs: ₦150,000/month | Variable Cost: ₦500/unit | Selling Price: ₦1,200/unit

Break-Even Units: 215 units/month
Break-Even Revenue: ₦257,143
Contribution Margin: ₦700 per unit

Frequently Asked Questions about the Free Break-Even Calculator

What is the free Break-Even Calculator?

Calculate the break-even point for your business, product, or project.

Is the Break-Even Calculator free to use?

Yes, the Break-Even Calculator is completely free. No account, subscription, or signup is required — ever.

Does my data get uploaded anywhere?

No. The Break-Even Calculator runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never sent to any server.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, the tool works without an internet connection.

Which browsers are supported?

All modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. No plugins or extensions required.

What counts as a fixed cost vs a variable cost?

Fixed costs do not change with sales volume — rent, loan repayments, salaries for permanent staff, and insurance. Variable costs increase with each unit sold — raw materials, packaging, shipping, sales commissions, and piece-rate labour. Some costs are semi-variable (utilities, part-time staff) — include these in fixed costs for a conservative estimate.

How does pricing affect the break-even point?

Higher prices reduce the break-even point (you need fewer sales to cover costs) but may reduce demand. Lower prices increase break-even volume but may drive higher sales. The contribution margin (selling price minus variable cost) is the key lever — increasing it by either raising prices or cutting variable costs always lowers your break-even point.

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