break-even units, revenue, contribution margin and target-profit calculators
See what has to happen before the numbers break even
Model fixed costs, variable cost, selling price, contribution and target profit with explicit formulas.
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Contribution per Unit
Subtract variable cost per unit from selling price.
Open →ToolsBreak-even Units
Calculate whole units needed to cover fixed costs.
Open →ToolsBreak-even Revenue
Estimate revenue at break-even from break-even units and unit price.
Open →ToolsContribution Margin Ratio
Calculate contribution as a percentage of selling price.
Open →ToolsUnits for Target Profit
Calculate whole units needed to cover fixed costs plus a target profit.
Open →Guides
Separate fixed and variable costs
Break-even math depends on assigning costs to the right bucket.
GuidesUnderstand contribution per unit
Contribution is the amount each unit adds toward fixed costs and profit.
GuidesWhy break-even units round up
A fraction of a unit usually cannot complete the break-even requirement.
GuidesExtend break-even to a target profit
Add the desired profit to fixed costs before dividing by unit contribution.
GuidesUse break-even scenarios instead of one answer
Price, cost and volume assumptions can change together.