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Break-Even Point Calculator

Determine the exact units and revenue needed to cover costs, hit a profit target, and understand your margin of safety.

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Unit Economics

Rent, salaries, software — constant regardless of sales.

Materials, direct labor per unit sold.

Targets & Current

Contribution Margin

$30/ unit

60.0% of selling price

Break-Even Units

334

Break-Even Revenue

$16,700

Minimum monthly target

Profit Target Units

500

To earn $5,000/mo

Margin of Safety

33.2%

$8,300 buffer

Current Performance

500 units / month

Revenue

$25,000

Net Profit

+$5,000

Profitability Chart

Revenue vs Costs

Price Sensitivity Analysis

How break-even changes with price variation

Price ChangeUnit PriceBE UnitsBE Revenue
-20%$40500$20,000
-15%$42.5445$18,913
-10%$45400$18,000
-5%$47.5364$17,290
Current$50334$16,700
+5%$52.5308$16,170
+10%$55286$15,730
+15%$57.5267$15,352
+20%$60250$15,000

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