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Break-Even & Target Profit Calculator

Find the units and revenue needed to cover costs and reach your target profit for one consistent period.

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Enable JavaScript to use this interactive calculator. The calculation method and assumptions are explained below.

How this calculator works

Contribution per unit = selling price − variable cost. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution. Target-profit units = (fixed costs + target profit) ÷ contribution. Whole units round up.

Planning estimate only. Review the assumptions alongside the result before using it for a tax, financing or business decision.

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Common questions

Why is my result unavailable?

If variable cost equals or exceeds the selling price, each sale cannot contribute toward fixed costs. The business cannot reach break-even under those assumptions.

Can a service business use this?

Yes. A unit can be a billable hour, project or package, provided the price and variable costs describe the same unit.

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