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Break-Even
Know exactly when your business becomes profitable. Find the sales volume needed to cover all your costs.
Last Updated: March 1, 2025
# What is Break-Even?
A Break-Even Calculator determines the number of units or amount of revenue needed to cover total costs (fixed and variable), resulting in zero profit and zero loss.
# How Does Break-Even Work?
- 1Enter your Total Fixed Costs (Rent, Salaries).
- 2Enter the Variable Cost per Unit (Materials, Shipping).
- 3Enter the Selling Price per Unit.
- 4The tool calculates the Break-Even Point in units and revenue.
# Formula Used
`Break-Even Units = Fixed Costs / (Price per Unit - Variable Cost per Unit)`# Common Use Cases
Launching a new product line.
Setting sales targets for teams.
Feasibility analysis for startups.
# Why Use This Tool?
Risk Assessment: Know your safety margin.
Pricing Strategy: See how price changes affect break-even.
Simple & Effective: Clear 'Go/No-Go' metric.
Trusted & Secure
• Calculations are performed entirely in your browser.
• No signup, no data storage, no tracking.
• Formulas based on standard financial principles.
# Frequently Asked Questions
What are Fixed vs Variable costs?▼
Fixed costs remain constant regardless of sales (e.g., Rent). Variable costs increase with each unit sold (e.g., Raw Materials).
Why is break-even analysis important?▼
It helps you understand the minimum performance required to avoid losing money.
Can I use this for services?▼
Yes, treat 'Unit' as one hour of service or one project.
Last updated: March 2025 • v2.1.0 • Secure Client-Side Processing