Break-Even Calculator

Find the sales you need to cover costs, and what each extra sale is worth.

Fixed costs per month$Rent, salaries, insurance, loan paymentsAverage price per sale$A haircut, a meal, a job, a productVariable cost per sale$Materials, supplies, card fees, commissionsSales you expect per month600

Break-even point

445 sales

$20,000 in revenue

Each sale contributes

$27.00

60% contribution margin

Monthly profit

$4,200

at 600 sales

Revenue Total costs Fixed costs Profit zone

Break-even = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost). Every sale past this point adds its full contribution margin to profit.

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