Break-Even Calculator

Calculate your break-even point in units and revenue. Enter fixed costs, variable costs, and selling price to see exactly when your business starts turning a profit.

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Business Costs

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Break-Even Formula: Fixed Costs / (Price - Variable Cost)

Break-Even Point

2,000 units

Revenue needed: $100,000

💵Contribution Margin
$25
🛡️Margin of Safety
1,000 units

At 3,000 Units

Revenue$150,000
Total Costs$125,000
Profit+$25,000

Cost Structure

Fixed Costs$50,000
Variable Cost/Unit$25
Price/Unit$50
Contribution Margin/Unit$25

Units for Target Profit

$10,000 profit2,400 units
$25,000 profit3,000 units
$50,000 profit4,000 units
$100,000 profit6,000 units
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sources

  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — Financial regulations, lending rates, and monetary policy guidelines. rbi.org.in
  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — Consumer finance guidelines, mortgage and loan disclosure standards. consumerfinance.gov
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) — Investment and securities market regulations. sebi.gov.in
  • Investopedia — Financial formulas, definitions, and educational content. investopedia.com

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Editorial Note

MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team

This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.

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Formula Source: Fundamentals of Financial Management

by Brigham & Houston

🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.