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Break-Even Calculator

Break-even point in units and revenue from fixed costs, price per unit and variable cost per unit.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Break-even units

1,500

Break-even revenue
$75,000.00
Contribution margin per unit
$20.00
Contribution margin ratio
40%

About the Break-Even Calculator

Break-even point in units and revenue from fixed costs, price per unit and variable cost per unit.

Also known as: break even point, bep calculator, breakeven analysis, break even units.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter fixed costs, price per unit, variable cost per unit, target profit (optional).
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

BEP (units) = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost)

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Fixed costs = 30,000
  • Price per unit = 50
  • Variable cost per unit = 30
  • Target profit (optional) = 0

the calculator returns:

  • Break-even units: 1,500
  • Break-even revenue: 75,000
  • Contribution margin per unit: 20
  • Contribution margin ratio: 40%