Business Calculators

Breakeven Analysis Calculator

Find how many units you must sell to cover your costs — the point where your business starts to make money.

Inputs

Fixed costs (per period)

Price per unit

Variable cost per unit

Estimates only. Change any value to recalculate instantly.

Breakeven volume 1,000 units $50,000 in revenue covers your costs

Contribution margin $20.00 per unit

Breakeven units 1,000

Breakeven revenue $50,000

Margin ratio 40.0%

Per-unit price split

Variable cost $30
Contribution $20

Dollars Total revenueTotal cost

Each unit contributes $20.00 toward fixed costs. Once you sell 1,000 units, every additional sale is profit.

Cost vs revenue by unit volumeView table

Units	Fixed cost	Total cost	Total revenue	Profit
0	$20,000	$20,000	$0	-$20,000
200	$20,000	$26,000	$10,000	-$16,000
400	$20,000	$32,000	$20,000	-$12,000
600	$20,000	$38,000	$30,000	-$8,000
800	$20,000	$44,000	$40,000	-$4,000
1,000	$20,000	$50,000	$50,000	$0
1,200	$20,000	$56,000	$60,000	$4,000
1,400	$20,000	$62,000	$70,000	$8,000
1,600	$20,000	$68,000	$80,000	$12,000
1,800	$20,000	$74,000	$90,000	$16,000
2,000	$20,000	$80,000	$100,000	$20,000

How this calculator works

This calculator runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is sent anywhere, and there is no sign-up. Change any input and the result, breakdown, and schedule update instantly.

Rate and cost fields are pre-filled with current benchmarks (Federal Reserve / Freddie Mac via FRED (St. Louis Fed)), so your first result is already realistic — replace them with your own quote to see your numbers. To weigh one option against another, use the loan comparison calculator.

Common questions

Is this calculator free, and do I need to sign up?

Yes and no — it is completely free and asks for no account or personal details. Every calculation happens in your browser, so nothing you type is stored or sent to us.

How accurate are the results?

The math is exact for the inputs you give it, but the defaults are national benchmarks — your real rate, fees, taxes, and insurance will differ. Treat the result as a close estimate to refine with a real quote.