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Break-even Calculator

Calculate units and revenue needed to cover all business costs

Business Costs

Rent, salaries, insurance, depreciation (costs that don't change with production)

Raw materials, packaging, direct labor per unit

Price you charge customers per unit

Desired profit amount (leave 0 for break-even only)

Contribution Margin:

50.00 per unit (50.0%)

Break-even Point

2,000
Units to sell
Break-even Revenue
₹2,00,000

Cost Analysis

Selling Price per Unit₹100
Variable Cost per Unit- ₹50
Contribution Margin₹50
Contribution Margin %50.0%
Total Fixed Costs₹1,00,000
Break-even Units2,000

Cost-Revenue Analysis

Total Revenue₹2,00,000
Total Costs₹2,00,000
Fixed Costs₹1,00,000
Variable Costs (at BEP)₹1,00,000

Per Unit Economics

Revenue per Unit
₹100
Variable Cost
₹50
Contribution
₹50
Margin %
50.0%

Understanding Break-even Analysis

What is Break-even Point?

The break-even point (BEP) is where your total revenue equals total costs. You make no profit and no loss.

Key Components:

  • Fixed Costs: Expenses that don't change (rent, salaries)
  • Variable Costs: Costs per unit (materials, packaging)
  • Contribution Margin: Selling price - Variable cost

Formula: BEP = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin per Unit

Business Strategy Tips

  • Lower break-even point = Less business risk
  • Increase prices or reduce variable costs to improve margin
  • Negotiate fixed costs (rent, salaries) to lower BEP
  • Target higher contribution margin products
  • Track actual sales vs break-even regularly
  • Use for pricing decisions and product mix strategy