Break‑Even Calculator
Analyse your profitability: calculate break‑even point, contribution margin, and profit under different scenarios. Perfect for business planning and financial analysis.
Step 1: Cost Inputs
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Understanding costs
Fixed costs (rent, salaries) don’t change with output. Variable costs (materials) vary per unit. Your contribution margin = price – variable cost.
Step 2: Sales & Target
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Break‑even formula
Break‑even units = Fixed Costs / (Price – Variable cost). The point where total revenue equals total costs.
Break‑Even Analysis Results
Summary
Break‑Even Chart
Scenario Comparison
Break‑even point (units)
1,250
units to break even
Break‑even revenue
£18,750
Contribution margin / unit
£10.00
Profit at expected volume
£10,000
Margin of safety (%)
37.5%
Break‑Even Chart
Revenue (blue) and total cost (red) intersect at break‑even point.
Scenario Comparison (price sensitivity)
| Scenario | Price per unit | Break‑even units | Break‑even revenue | Profit @ expected vol. |
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