Break-Even Point Calculator
Find out how much you need to sell each month to stop losing money.
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| Break-even point (units/month) | 500 |
| Minimum revenue | 25,000 |
| Contribution margin per unit | 20 |
| Contribution margin (%) | 40% |
Math: 10,000 ÷ (50 − 30) = 500
Quick answer: To calculate the break-even point, enter your monthly fixed costs, the selling price and the variable cost per unit. Break-even point = fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost). Every sale above that number is profit.
How to do it in 3 steps
- 1Enter your fixed costs.
- 2Enter price and variable cost.
- 3See the minimum units and revenue.
Why use Pronto Arquivo
Units and revenue
How much to sell, in units and in dollars.
Contribution margin
How much each sale helps pay your fixed costs.
Planning
Test prices and costs before opening or changing your business.
Formula shown
The math appears with your own numbers.
Guides
Fixed vs. variable costs
Fixed costs don’t change with sales (rent, salaries, software). Variable costs come with every sale (merchandise, packaging, commissions, card fees).
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate the break-even point?
Fixed costs ÷ (price − variable cost per unit).
What is contribution margin?
Price minus variable cost: what’s left from each sale to pay fixed costs.
Does it work for services?
Yes, use the price per appointment or per hour.
What if the price is lower than the variable cost?
Every sale loses money and there is no break-even point.
