Calculate units and revenue needed to break even

Founders and finance teams use it to find the units and revenue needed to reach break-even before approving a plan.

Calculate the units and revenue needed to break even. Everything runs in your browser, so the values you enter are never uploaded, shared, or stored.

How to use

Enter the total fixed costs for your activity over the period you are studying.
Provide the unit selling price, then the unit variable cost associated with each sale.
Click the calculate button to obtain the number of units to sell and the revenue required.
Read the result, which shows the break-even point, and check that your data is consistent.
Use this result to prepare a budget or adjust your selling price.

Example

The sample input contains fixed costs, a selling price and a variable cost. After calculating, the result shows the number of units and the revenue needed to break even. You can compare this threshold with your sales forecast.

Input

5000
25
15

Limits and formats

The tool assumes the selling price and variable cost remain constant over the period.
It does not account for taxes, discounts or seasonal variations.
The result is a break-even point, not a guarantee of profit.
Check that the fixed costs match the period being analysed.

Where processing happens

Calculations are performed entirely in your browser. The amounts you enter do not leave your device and are not stored anywhere. No financial data is sent outside.

Frequently asked questions

What is a unit variable cost?

It is the cost that changes directly with each unit sold, such as raw materials or delivery fees. It is expressed per unit. Do not include fixed costs, which stay the same regardless of the volume sold.

Does the result account for taxes?

No, the calculation uses only the fixed costs, selling price and variable cost you enter. Taxes and duties are not deducted. You will need to add them manually if you want an after-tax view.

Can I use this tool for multiple products?

The tool calculates a threshold for one product or an average offering. If you sell several products with different margins, you will need to either group the data into an average or run a separate calculation for each product.