Break-Even Sales Calculator
Margin moves it more than cost cuts do.
Break-even revenue
$86,364
$120,455 for the profit target
Break-even revenue is fixed costs divided by contribution margin, so a one-point margin improvement lowers it by more than a one-point cost cut does. At 44%, every pound of fixed cost requires $2.27 of revenue to cover.
How the Break-Even Sales Calculator works
Break-even revenue is fixed costs divided by contribution margin, so a one-point margin improvement lowers it by more than a one-point cost cut does. That asymmetry is worth knowing before deciding which lever to pull.
Also known as: sales needed to break even · break even revenue calculator · how much must I sell to cover costs
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate break-even sales?
Fixed costs divided by contribution margin. At 44% margin, every pound of fixed cost needs £2.27 of revenue behind it.
Why does margin move it more?
Because it changes the divisor. Raising margin from 44% to 45% lowers break-even revenue by more than cutting a corresponding amount of fixed cost does.
What is margin of safety?
How far revenue can fall before you reach break-even, as a percentage. It converts a forecast into a survival question.
Does product mix affect it?
Yes, because contribution margin varies by product. A shift toward lower-margin lines raises break-even revenue without any price or cost changing.