Break-Even Calculator
Find out exactly how many units you need to sell to cover your costs and start making profit.
Enter Your Numbers
Rent, salaries, insurance, utilities (costs that don't change)
Cost to produce/purchase each unit you sell
What you charge customers per unit
Your Break-Even Analysis
Break-Even Point
0 units
= $0.00 in revenue
$0.00/unit
0.0%
Break-Even Formulas
Break-Even Units Formula
This gives you the number of units you need to sell to break even.
Break-Even Revenue Formula
This gives you the total revenue needed to break even.
Break-Even Examples by Industry
Gas Station Example
Restaurant Example
Retail Store Example
Track Your Actual Performance
Now that you know your break-even point, track your daily sales to see how quickly you hit it each month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is break-even point?
The break-even point is when your total revenue equals your total costs - you're not making a profit or loss. It tells you the minimum number of units you need to sell (or revenue you need to generate) to cover all your costs.
How do you calculate break-even point?
Break-even point in units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Price per Unit - Variable Cost per Unit). For break-even revenue, multiply the break-even units by your price per unit.
What are fixed costs vs variable costs?
Fixed costs stay the same regardless of how much you sell (rent, salaries, insurance). Variable costs change with each unit sold (materials, ingredients, commissions). Understanding this distinction is crucial for break-even analysis.
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