Break-even: units and revenue to cover costs
Fixed costs do not move, variable costs rise with each unit, price is what you charge. Break-even is where contribution per unit pays off the fixed block. Beyond it you profit.
TL;DR
- Contribution = Price - Variable Cost
- Formulas: Units = Fixed / (Price - Variable) | Revenue = Units × Price
- 12k fixed 25/15
How it works
Contribution = Price - Variable Cost. Units = Fixed Costs / Contribution. Revenue = Units × Price. If variable ≥ price, you never break even.
The math
12000 fixed, price 25, variable 15 → contribution 10 → 1200 units → 30000 revenue.
Divide fixed by per-unit contribution, multiply by price for turnover needed.
Examples
12k fixed 25/15
- Contribution 10
- Units 1200
- Revenue 30k
5k fixed 49/30
- Contribution 19
- Units 264
- Revenue 12,936
When to use it
✦ Pricing
Test price points vs volume.
✦ Planning
Set sales targets.
⚠ Common mistakes
- Forgetting variable costs
- Mixing monthly/yearly periods
FAQ (6)
What if variable cost exceeds price?
Then contribution is negative — you lose on every sale and never break even. Raise price or cut variable cost.
Break-even vs profit target?
Add desired profit to fixed costs and divide by contribution to get units for that profit.
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