Break Even Calculator
Use our free Break Even Calculator to quickly estimate your break-even point, based on fixed costs, variable costs, and selling price. Perfect for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs.
Break-Even Formula
The break-even point tells you how many units you must sell—or how much revenue you must generate—to cover all costs before making a profit.
How this break-even calculator works
This calculator compares fixed and variable costs with selling price to determine the minimum sales required to cover expenses. It provides both unit-based and revenue-based break-even points, helping businesses evaluate pricing and cost strategies.
When to use this break-even calculator
Testing new business models or product pricing
Planning sales targets for profitability
Comparing fixed vs. variable cost structures
Estimating the impact of cost changes on profit margins
Preparing investor presentations and business plans
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Average Profit Margins by Industry
Understand how break-even analysis compares across industries. Below are typical net margin ranges:
Restaurants
Retail
Software/SaaS
Construction/Contracting
HVAC Contractors
Roofing Contractors
Plumbing Contractors
Cleaning Services
These benchmarks help entrepreneurs and business owners evaluate whether their break-even targets align with industry profitability standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
It provides reliable results based on your inputs. Accuracy depends on how precise your cost and pricing assumptions are.
Fixed costs, selling price, and variable costs per unit.
Yes—treat service hours as "units" with corresponding costs and pricing.
No—this calculator focuses on operating costs. Add financing separately.
Yes—adjust selling price to see how it impacts break-even.
Higher variable costs raise the break-even point, requiring more sales to break even.
Yes—treat monthly subscribers as "units" with recurring revenue and costs.
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