Business Finance

Break-Even Calculator

Estimate how many units—and how much revenue—you need to cover fixed and variable costs.

Enter your figures

Rent, salaries and other fixed costs.

Formula and methodology

Contribution per unit is selling price minus variable cost. The calculator uses:

Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution per unit

Units are rounded up; break-even revenue is rounded units multiplied by selling price.

Worked example

For fixed costs of ₹1,00,000, a ₹1,000 selling price and ₹600 variable cost, contribution is ₹400 and break-even is 250 units or ₹2,50,000 revenue.

How to use

  1. Use figures from the same time period.
  2. Enter fixed cost, price and variable cost.
  3. Select Calculate and review the estimate.

Frequently asked questions

What is a break-even point?

The sales level where total revenue equals total costs, producing neither profit nor loss.

Does this include GST or income tax?

No. Use figures on a consistent tax basis and seek professional advice where appropriate.

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Disclaimer: This simplified planning estimate is not financial, accounting or tax advice. Verify important decisions independently.