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EasyBreak-Even Sales Calculator
Calculate contribution, break-even units and revenue, or the whole-unit sales required for a target profit.
Pricing workspace
Choose the pricing question you want to solve
Amounts are currency-neutral. Use one currency consistently across every amount in the calculation.
Formula and assumptions
- Contribution / unit = selling price − variable cost
- Contribution ratio = contribution ÷ selling price × 100
- Required units = (fixed costs + target profit) ÷ contribution / unit
- Whole units = required units rounded up
This is deterministic planning math, not an industry benchmark or accounting recommendation.
Tool guide
How to use this tool
1. Add the required input
Enter or upload the information Break-Even Sales Calculator needs.
2. Run the tool
Use the main action to create, check, calculate, convert, or preview the result.
3. Review the result
Check the output before copying, downloading, or using it in important work.
When it is useful
Use break-even mode to cover fixed costs, or target-profit mode to include an additional profit goal. Keep costs and price on the same unit and period basis.
This is most helpful when you need a quick business review or draft before moving into a larger workflow.
Tips for better results
- Follow the units and time periods shown for each field.
- Treat the result as an estimate and verify important decisions.
Examples
Break even
Fixed costs 5000, variable cost 20, selling price 80 = 84 whole units required.
Target profit
The same inputs plus 1000 target profit = 100 whole units required.
FAQs
What is contribution per unit?
Contribution per unit is selling price per unit minus variable cost per unit. It contributes toward fixed costs and then profit.
Why are required units rounded up?
The mathematical result can contain a fraction, but whole products or jobs usually cannot be sold as partial units.
What if selling price is at or below variable cost?
Break-even is not possible under those inputs because each unit contributes nothing or loses money before fixed costs.
Does this include taxes and refunds?
Only if you include them in the cost assumptions you enter.
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