Break-even calculator

Find units needed to cover fixed and variable costs. Rounds units up; unit price must exceed variable cost. Single-product model.

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How to use the tool

  1. Fill in these fields: Fixed costs (€), Unit price (€), Variable unit cost (€).
  2. Select “Calculate” to obtain the result.
  3. The ring marks where revenue equals costs. The filled dot marks the first whole quantity that covers costs.
  4. Use the sliders in the calculator with a mouse, touch or the arrow keys. Use the calculator fields for precise values or values outside the sliders’ ranges.

Method and principles

Formula

Q = ⌈F P − V ⌉

Result details

Result details
ParameterValue
Theoretical quantity500
Revenue at rounded unit count€25,000.00
Unit contribution margin€20.00

Practical example

Input
  • Fixed costs (€): 10000
  • Unit price (€): 50
  • Variable unit cost (€): 30
Result
500

Calculation steps

  1. Substitute the example values into the formula.

    Q = ⌈10000 50 − 30 ⌉

Limits and checks

Limits and checks
ParameterValue
Fixed costs (€)≥ 0; ≤ 1000000000
Unit price (€)≥ 0.01; ≤ 1000000000
Variable unit cost (€)≥ 0; ≤ 1000000000

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