How it works
Each unit contributes price minus variable cost; fixed costs divided by that contribution give the units needed before profit starts.
Example
With $48,000 of fixed costs and $44.00 of contribution per unit, break-even is 1091 units, or $81,818.18 of revenue.
This tool is for estimation and education, not financial, tax, or legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an accounting system?
No. Each tool answers one question from figures you already have, with the method shown.
Does the calculator send my numbers anywhere?
No. The calculation runs locally in your browser.
Which figures should I use?
Whatever period you are judging — a month, a quarter, a year — as long as every input covers the same one.
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