Break-Even Calculator

Find your break-even point with visual charts and sensitivity analysis

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Break-Even Analysis

Calculate the point where your revenue equals costs and analyze profitability scenarios

Scenarios

units
Cost Structure
$

Rent, salaries, insurance, etc.

$

Materials, labor, shipping per unit

Revenue & Goals
$

Your product's market price

$

Desired profit after break-even

Break-Even Units

400

Break-Even Revenue

$20,000

Contribution Margin

$25.00

Margin of Safety

20.0%

Units for Target Profit

600 units

Revenue for Target Profit

$30,000

Break-Even Analysis Chart

Sensitivity Analysis

Understanding Break-Even Analysis

Break-Even Point

The point where total revenue equals total costs, resulting in zero profit or loss.

Contribution Margin

Revenue per unit minus variable cost. Shows profit contribution after covering variable costs.

Selling Price - Variable Cost

Margin of Safety

The percentage by which sales can drop before reaching the break-even point.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of production volume (rent, salaries, insurance).

Variable Costs

Costs that change with production volume (materials, direct labor, shipping).

Sensitivity Analysis

Shows how changes in key variables affect the break-even point.