Break-Even Calculator
Determine your break-even point in units and revenue. By analyzing your fixed and variable costs, this calculator shows you exactly when your business starts making a profit.
How to use Break-Even Calculator
- 1
Step 1
Enter fixed costs
- 2
Step 2
Enter variable cost per unit
- 3
Step 3
Enter selling price
- 4
Step 4
See break-even units and revenue
Understanding the Break-Even Point
Your break-even point is when your total revenue equals your total costs (fixed + variable). At this exact point, you are neither making a profit nor a loss. Every unit sold past this point contributes directly to your profit.
Examples
Simple Product
- Input
- Fixed Costs: ₹50,000, Variable Cost/Unit: ₹100, Selling Price/Unit: ₹200
- Output
- Contribution per unit: ₹100, Break-even: 500 units (₹1,00,000 revenue)
Frequently asked questions
What is the break-even formula?
Break-even units = Fixed Costs ÷ (Selling Price − Variable Cost per Unit).
Fixed ₹50,000, variable ₹100/unit, sell ₹200/unit — break-even?
Contribution = ₹100. Break-even = 500 units = ₹1,00,000 revenue.
What is contribution margin?
Selling price minus variable cost per unit. It's the amount each unit contributes toward fixed costs.
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Last updated 10 August 2026