Fix money · ~4 min

Break-even calculator

“How many units do I need to sell before I stop losing money?”

Three numbers — fixed costs, price, and variable cost per unit — tell you exactly where the floor is.

tool
no. 12

three numbers

Fixed costs per month

₹

Rent, salaries — costs that don't change with salesPrice per unit

₹

Variable cost per unit

₹

Materials, packaging, commission — per unit

where the floor is

Break-even units

500

Break-even revenue

₹2,50,000

Contribution margin

60%

Every unit past 500 is where actual profit starts. Below that, you're still paying off fixed costs — a low contribution margin means you need a lot more volume to get there.