Finance

Break-Even Selling Price Calculator

Find a per-unit price that covers fixed and variable costs at a planned volume.

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Estimate based on your inputs and the stated assumptions.

How to use this tool

  1. Enter fixed costs, planned units, variable cost per unit.
  2. Select Calculate to view the result.
  3. Check the method and assumptions below before using the result.

Input reference and sample values

Use the units and choices shown for each field. Sample values are provided for practice, not as recommendations.

InputFormat and unitsSample
Fixed costsNumeric value. Unit: money. Zero or positive.10000
Planned unitsNumeric value. Must be greater than zero.1000
Variable cost per unitNumeric value. Unit: money. Zero or positive.15

Result for these sample inputs

25 currency units

Select Try the example in the form to load these values and calculate them again. This replaces the current form inputs. Compare the result with the method and worked explanation below.

The method, explained

Break-even price = fixed costs/units + variable cost per unit.

A WORKED EXAMPLE

Using fixed costs = 10000 money, planned units = 1000, variable cost per unit = 15 money, the result is 25 currency. Change these example inputs to match your task; use the method above to check each step.

What to keep in mind

A scenario calculation using your inputs, before unlisted fees or taxes. It is not a quoted product rate or personalized recommendation.

Methodology maintained by ClarityKit. How these tools are built and checked.