Break-Even Calculator
Find how many units (or customers) you need each month to cover fixed costs, and how long it takes to get there at your growth rate.
Your numbers
RESULT
Break-even units per month
2,858
Break-even revenue per month
$142.9K
- Contribution margin
- 70%
- Current monthly profit / loss
- −$58K
- Months to break even
- 10 mo
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- Contribution margin = Price − Variable cost per unit
- Break-even units = Fixed costs ÷ Contribution margin
- Break-even revenue = Break-even units × Price
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a fixed cost?
Costs that don't change with volume in the short term — salaries, rent, software subscriptions, insurance.
What is contribution margin?
Price minus the variable cost of delivering one unit. It is what each sale contributes towards fixed costs and then profit.
How can I break even sooner?
Raise prices, cut variable costs (better contribution margin), reduce fixed costs, or grow volume faster.
Results are estimates for planning and education — not financial, legal or tax advice.
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