Break-Even Calculator
Find the unit volume where revenue covers costs — with what-if scenarios and margin of safety.
Rent, salaries, equipment
Enter your costs and pricing to see the break-even chart
About this tool
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Enter fixed costs
Input your total fixed costs - rent, salaries, insurance, and other overhead that stays the same regardless of output.
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Enter variable cost per unit
Input the cost to produce or deliver one unit - materials, shipping, transaction fees, etc.
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Set selling price per unit
Enter the price you charge per unit or service delivered.
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View break-even analysis
The interactive chart shows your break-even point in units and revenue, with profit and loss zones clearly marked.
- Include all recurring monthly costs in fixed costs - even small subscriptions add up.
- If your variable cost changes by volume, use the weighted average cost per unit.
- Try adjusting the selling price to see how small price changes dramatically shift the break-even point.
- Use the chart to visualize the margin of safety above your break-even volume.
- Interactive chart showing cost, revenue, and profit lines
- Break-even point displayed in both units and total revenue
- Contribution margin and margin of safety calculations
- Sensitivity analysis - see how changes in price or cost affect the break-even point
- Export chart as an image for business plans or presentations
- Planning pricing strategy for a new product launch
- Evaluating whether a side business idea is financially viable
- Preparing financial projections for investor pitch decks
- Comparing profitability of different product lines