Break-Even Point Calculator
Calculate how many sales you need per month before your business turns a profit.
How to Use This Calculator
Add up your monthly fixed costs (rent, salaries, subscriptions), enter what you sell each unit for, and what each unit costs you to make or buy. The calculator shows how many units — and how much revenue — you need before a month starts turning a real profit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the break-even point?
The break-even point is the number of units you need to sell for your total revenue to equal your total costs — fixed costs plus variable costs. Beyond that point, every extra sale is pure profit.
What counts as a fixed cost vs a variable cost?
Fixed costs stay the same regardless of sales volume — rent, staff salaries, subscriptions. Variable costs scale with each unit sold — raw materials, packaging, and per-item delivery cost.
How is break-even point calculated?
Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (selling price per unit − variable cost per unit). The denominator is called the contribution margin — how much each sale contributes toward covering fixed costs.
How do I lower my break-even target?
You can lower your break-even point by negotiating lower wholesale prices, optimizing delivery packaging, or slightly raising prices to increase your per-unit contribution margin.
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Frontstore gives you automated order and revenue reporting so you can see your break-even progress in real time.
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