Break-Even Calculator
Find exactly how many sales you need to cover your costs — the number every new business owner needs to know.
Rent, salaries, subscriptions
Materials, packaging, fees
143
Break-even Units
$8,571.43
Break-even Revenue
$35.00
Contribution / Unit
58.33%
Contribution Margin
You need to sell at least 143 units at $60.00 to cover all costs. Every unit after that contributes $35.00 of pure profit.
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