The Breakeven Calculator determines the exact sales volume at which your business or trade neither makes a profit nor a loss. It is a critical tool for financial planning, helping you understand how many units you must sell to cover your fixed and variable costs.
How Breakeven Analysis Works
Breakeven Point is reached when Total Revenue equals Total Costs. Every unit sold beyond this point contributes directly to profit.
Breakeven Units = Fixed Costs / (Selling Price - Variable Cost)Where:
- • Fixed Costs: Costs that don't change (Rent, Salaries)
- • Variable Cost: Cost per unit (Materials, Commissions)
- • Contribution Margin: Selling Price - Variable Cost
Business Example
A bakery has Fixed Costs of ₹50,000/month. Selling price of a cake is ₹500, and ingredients cost ₹200 (Variable Cost).\n\n• Contribution per Cake: ₹300\n• Breakeven: 50,000 / 300 = 167 Cakes\n\nThey need to sell 167 cakes monthly just to cover costs.
Breakeven vs Margin of Safety
Understanding risk:
| Metric | Definition | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Breakeven Point | Sales needed for ₹0 Profit | Minimum survival target |
| Margin of Safety | Actual Sales - Breakeven Sales | Cushion against sales drop |
| Contribution Margin | Price - Variable Cost | Profit potential per unit |
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