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How to Calculate Break-Even Point: Units, Revenue & Contribution Margin

Learn how to calculate the exact unit sales and gross revenue required to cover fixed overhead and variable production costs for any business model.

Sunny SharmaSunny Sharma
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Aug 15, 2025
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8 min read
How to Calculate Break-Even Point: Units, Revenue & Contribution Margin

How to Calculate Break-Even Point: Units, Revenue & Contribution Margin

Before launching a new product, software SaaS plan, or digital service, knowing your break-even point tells you the minimum volume of sales needed to avoid financial loss.

Calculate your break-even volume with the Burnjet Break-Even Calculator.


The Break-Even Equations #

Contribution Margin Per Unit=Selling Price Per Unit−Variable Cost Per Unit\text{Contribution Margin Per Unit} = \text{Selling Price Per Unit} - \text{Variable Cost Per Unit}
Break-Even Units=Total Fixed CostsContribution Margin Per Unit\text{Break-Even Units} = \frac{\text{Total Fixed Costs}}{\text{Contribution Margin Per Unit}}
Break-Even Revenue=Break-Even Units×Selling Price Per Unit\text{Break-Even Revenue} = \text{Break-Even Units} \times \text{Selling Price Per Unit}

Step-by-Step: Using the Burnjet Break-Even Calculator #

Step 1: Open the Tool #

Visit Burnjet Break-Even Calculator.

Step 2: Enter Fixed Costs #

Input monthly or annual fixed overhead (e.g., rent, server hosting, salaries: $10,000).

Step 3: Enter Unit Selling Price #

Input the retail price charged per unit (e.g., $50.00).

Step 4: Enter Variable Cost Per Unit #

Input direct production or delivery costs (e.g., $30.00).

Step 5: Review Results #

  • Contribution Margin: 50.00−50.00 -30.00 = $20.00 per unit
  • Break-Even Units: 10,000÷10,000 ÷20 = 500 units
  • Break-Even Revenue: 500 units × 50=∗∗50 = 25,000.00

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