Business break-even
Find unit sales needed to cover fixed costs and reach an entered profit target.
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How it works
- Contribution per unit = Price−Variable cost per unit; Whole break-even units = ceil(Fixed costs for one period/Contribution per unit); Units for target profit = ceil((Fixed costs for one period+Target profit)/Contribution per unit)
- Worked example: 1000/(25−15) = 100 Required pieces; Gross amount 2500; (1000+500)/10 = 150 Required pieces
- Supported input limits: Cost period (optional): n ≤ 60; Fixed costs for one period: 0 ≤ x ≤ 1000000000000; Selling price: 0 ≤ x ≤ 1000000000000; Variable cost per unit: 0 ≤ x ≤ 1000000000000; Target profit: 0 ≤ x ≤ 1000000000000
Assumptions and limitations
Prices, power, utilization and fees are your assumptions. These estimates do not imply market, tax, wiring or safety recommendations.
Sources
- OpenStax Accounting — break-even units and revenue Sources reviewed: 2026-10-06
