Break-Even Calculator
Estimate how much you need to sell—or how many billable hours you need—to cover your costs.
Formula: break-even units = fixed costs ÷ (price per sale − variable cost per sale). Results are estimates for planning and do not account for taxes or every possible business cost. Review the assumptions against your actual accounting records before making financial decisions.
How to use the break-even calculator
Enter fixed costs such as subscriptions, rent, insurance, or recurring software. Then enter the variable cost and selling price for one unit or service. The calculator shows the contribution margin, break-even sales, and estimated revenue needed to cover those costs.
For freelancers
You can treat one “sale” as a project or use the same logic with an hourly service by entering an hourly price and variable cost per billable hour. Make sure fixed costs include the business expenses you actually need to recover.
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