Break Even Point Calculator
Find how many units you must sell to reach break-even.
Inputs
Enter your costs and calculate.
Assumptions & notes
Assumes fixed costs and a constant contribution margin per unit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the break-even point?
The break-even point is the sales volume at which total revenue exactly equals total costs, so your profit is zero. Below it you lose money; above it every unit sold adds profit.
How do you calculate the break-even point?
Break-even units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Selling Price per unit − Variable Cost per unit). The denominator is your contribution margin per unit. Multiply break-even units by the selling price to get break-even revenue.
What is the difference between fixed and variable costs?
Fixed costs (rent, salaries, subscriptions) stay the same regardless of how much you sell, while variable costs (materials, packaging, transaction fees) rise with each unit produced. Only correctly splitting the two gives an accurate break-even point — BizOps Finance tags every expense by type so your contribution margin is always current.
How can I lower my break-even point?
Raise your contribution margin by increasing prices or cutting variable cost per unit, and trim fixed overhead where possible — each move means fewer units needed to break even. BizOps Finance tracks these inputs in real time so you can see how a price change or cost cut shifts your break-even instantly.