Break-even calculator
See how many units, and how much revenue, you need each month before your fixed costs are covered.
Your break-even point
Change the numbers, the results update instantly.
How it works
Every unit you sell earns a margin, its price minus its variable cost. Break-even is the point where the total margin from units sold exactly covers your fixed monthly costs, such as rent, salaries and subscriptions. Sell fewer units than that and you're making a loss; sell more and every extra unit is profit. This matters most for freelancers and contractors pricing their own work, where getting the margin per unit wrong can quietly erase a month's profit.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as a fixed cost?
Costs that stay roughly the same regardless of how much you sell each month, such as rent, insurance, salaries and software subscriptions.
What if my price is lower than my variable cost?
Then every unit you sell loses money and there is no break-even point, no volume of sales will cover your fixed costs. This tool flags that situation rather than showing a misleading number.
Does this work for service businesses?
Yes, treat each billable hour or project as a unit, with its price and the variable cost of delivering it, the same approach we use when helping freelancers and contractors set their rates.
Is break-even the same as profit target?
No, break-even is the point of zero profit. Add your target profit to fixed costs before dividing by margin per unit to find the volume needed to hit a specific profit goal.
These results are a simplified illustration based on 2026/27 rates, not advice. Your real position depends on your full circumstances. For a personalised answer, book a free consultation.
Numbers looking complicated?
A calculator gives you an estimate. A free call gives you a plan. Book one and we'll work through your actual situation.