Break-Even Calculator

Determine the exact number of units you need to sell to cover your costs.

Compare breakeven speed versus a target-profit goal, then see how pricing or volume changes the gap in units and monthly runway.

Contribution margin

$25

CM ratio

62.5%

Revenue need

$8,000

Cost at plan volume

$9,500

Fixed Costs ($)Rent, Salaries, etc.These stay constant regardless of volume.

Variable Cost per Unit ($)Materials, ShippingThis is the cost you avoid on every extra sale not made.

Selling Price per Unit ($)Gross revenueDifference between price and variable cost is your contribution margin.

Estimated Units / MonthUsed to estimate horizonMoves the chart resolution, but the target calculation is based on margin and fixed costs.

Display CurrencyFormatting only — no FX conversion

200

Exact

200 units

Revenue

$8,000

CM ratio

62.5%

Markup

166.7%

Horizon

0.7 mo

Margin of safety

33.3%

Cost vs Revenue Preview

Margin 62.5%Revenue $8,000Total Cost $9,500Profit Gap $2,500

Step-by-step breakdown

Scenario Tips

Reduce variable cost by $1/unit to lower breakeven units by 9 units.
Increase price by $2/unit to raise CM to $27 and shrink recovery time and monthly funding need.
If you can grow monthly volume, speed to breakeven improves linearly while margin is positive.