Break-even Calculator
Before you make a euro of profit, you must cover your costs. This calculator finds the exact sales volume and revenue where you break even — and where profit begins.
How it works
Break-even units equal fixed costs divided by the contribution margin (selling price minus variable cost per unit). Break-even revenue multiplies those units by the selling price. Every unit sold beyond this point is profit.
Worked example
Example: Fixed €30,000, price €50, variable €20 → 1,000 units, €50,000 revenue.
Recommendations
- Use your true fixed costs — rent, salaries, software, insurance.
- Recompute as costs or prices change; break-even moves fast.
- Treat break-even as the minimum goal, not the target.
Tips & advice
- Lowering variable cost by €5 can cut hundreds of units off break-even.
- A price rise reduces units needed but may cut demand — balance both.
- Seasonal businesses should plan break-even per period, not per year.
Next steps & suggestions
- Price correctly to reach break-even sooner with the Sale Price Calculator.
- Check cash coverage with the Cash Flow Calculator.
- Measure profitability once past break-even with the Profitability Calculator.
Sale Price Calculator
Cost-plus pricing is a recipe for margin erosion. This calculator works the other way: you decide the margin, and it tells you the price that guarantees it.
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Profitability Calculator
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ROI Calculator
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Break-even Calculator
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Try it nowFrequently Asked Questions
A ROAS above your break-even ROAS is profitable. For a 40% margin, break-even is 2.5x, so aim above that after accounting for all costs.
Margin is profit divided by the selling price. Markup is profit divided by the cost. A 60% margin equals a 150% markup.
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No. All calculations run instantly in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to a server or saved.
They use standard financial formulas and are ideal for estimates. Actual figures can vary due to taxes, fees and local rules, so confirm critical numbers with a professional.
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