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Break-even results
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Contribution margin / unit40% margin ratio | 20.00 |
| Break-even unitsUnits to cover all fixed costs | 500 |
| Break-even revenue | 25,000.00 |
| Profit at 800 units | 6,000.00 |
| Margin of safetyCushion above break-even | 37.5% |
Financial Calculators
Break-Even Calculator
Enter your selling price per unit, variable cost per unit and total fixed costs. This calculator instantly derives contribution margin, break-even units, break-even revenue and margin of safety, and renders a live cost/revenue crossover chart — all deterministic and client-side.
How it works
- Step 1
Enter unit economics
Input price per unit, variable cost per unit and total monthly fixed costs.
- Step 2
Add a target (optional)
Provide an expected sales volume to see margin of safety and profit.
- Step 3
Read the results
Review break-even units, revenue and the live crossover chart, then export.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the break-even formula?
- Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per unit − variable cost per unit). The term in parentheses is the contribution margin per unit.
- Does this calculator work for any currency?
- Yes. Enter amounts in any currency; the math is unit-agnostic and simply reflects the numbers you provide.
- What is margin of safety?
- Margin of safety is how far current or target sales exceed break-even sales, expressed as a percentage. Higher means more cushion against a shortfall.