How to use Break-Even Calculator
- Enter fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and selling price.
- Review break-even units and revenue.
- Adjust price or costs to model scenarios.
Worked examples
Concrete numbers and cases you can check against the tool above.
Workshop: $1,200 fixed, $15 variable, $45 ticket
Contribution margin = 45 β 15 = $30 per ticket. Break-even units = 1200 / 30 = 40 tickets. Revenue at break-even = 40 Γ 45 = $1,800. If the venue raises rent by $300, you need 10 more tickets.
When to use Break-Even Calculator
Knowing how many units you must sell to cover fixed costs anchors pricing and sales targets. Break-even analysis is foundational for small businesses.
Common use cases
- Price a workshop so venue costs are covered.
- Find units needed after a rent increase.
- Model lower variable costs from a new supplier.
- Set a revenue goal that clears break-even.
Inputs and outputs
- Currency amounts for costs, prices, and unit counts
Privacy
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data never leaves your device β nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Frequently asked questions
- What are fixed vs variable costs?
- Fixed costs stay roughly constant (rent, salaries). Variable costs change with each unit (materials, shipping).
- Does break-even mean profit?
- Break-even means zero profit/loss. Units above break-even contribute to profit (before taxes).
- Is business data uploaded?
- No.