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Break-Even Calculator — United States

Find the exact sales volume you need to cover costs. Enter your fixed costs, variable cost per unit, and selling price.

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Cost & Revenue Inputs
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Rent, salaries, insurance, subscriptions — costs that don't change with sales volume.
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Materials, shipping, commissions — costs that vary with each unit sold.
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Break-Even Analysis
Break-Even Units / Month
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Units you must sell monthly to cover all costs
Break-Even Revenue / Month
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Monthly sales needed to break even
Contribution Margin per Unit
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Price minus variable cost — each unit's contribution to fixed costs
Contribution Margin %
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Contribution margin as % of selling price

Disclaimer This calculator uses the standard break-even formula. It assumes a single product or average selling price. Actual results depend on product mix, seasonality, and cost structure. Not financial advice.

Situations like this rarely involve just one number — the annual recurring revenue calculator often matters just as much, while the burn rate calculator and the cash runway calculator cover the questions that usually follow.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a break-even point?
The break-even point is the sales volume at which total revenue equals total costs — you're neither profitable nor losing money. Every unit sold beyond break-even contributes directly to profit.
What is contribution margin?
Contribution margin is the selling price minus variable costs per unit. It represents how much each sale contributes toward covering fixed costs and generating profit. A higher contribution margin means you break even sooner.
How do I lower my break-even point?
You can lower break-even by: (1) reducing fixed costs (smaller space, renegotiating contracts), (2) reducing variable costs per unit (supplier negotiation, process efficiency), or (3) increasing your selling price. Even small improvements compound significantly.
Is break-even analysis useful for service businesses?
Yes. For services, use billable hours or client engagements as your 'unit.' Variable costs include contractor pay or direct service delivery costs. Break-even analysis is just as powerful for law firms, consultants, and agencies as for product businesses.

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