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Break-even calculator

Break-even calculator: enter your values and get an instant free result.

Your result

Complete the fields and calculate.

Calculation method and formula

round up(Fixed costs ÷ (Selling price per unit − Variable cost per unit))

Understand the inputs

Fixed costs
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Selling price per unit
Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Variable cost per unit
Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Units are rounded up to whole items. Selling price must exceed variable unit cost; otherwise extra production cannot cover fixed costs in this model.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Fixed costs
20000
Selling price per unit
50
Variable cost per unit
30
Example result1,000 units

The result was calculated directly from your entries.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Break-even calculator work?+

round up(Fixed costs ÷ (Selling price per unit − Variable cost per unit)). Units are rounded up to whole items. Selling price must exceed variable unit cost; otherwise extra production cannot cover fixed costs in this model.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Units are rounded up to whole items. Selling price must exceed variable unit cost; otherwise extra production cannot cover fixed costs in this model. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Prices, measurements and model assumptions determine how well the result represents your situation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

Calculations run in your browser. Results are saved locally only when you add them to My results; favourites and history are also local. Shared links contain your values. The currency tool requests the selected currencies from its rate provider without sending your amount.

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