Break-even Calculator (sales needed to cover costs)
See how many units or how much sales you need each month to cover fixed costs. Use it before starting a business or shop.
Quick answer
₹60,000 fixed cost, ₹250 price, ₹150 cost: 600 units.
How it is calculated
- Contribution per unit = price − variable cost per unit = 100.
- Break-even units = fixed cost ÷ contribution = 60,000 ÷ 100 = 600.
- Break-even sales = units × price.
Worked example
Fixed costs like rent and salaries are ₹60,000 a month. Each item sells for ₹250 and costs ₹150. Selling 600 units, i.e. ₹1,50,000 of sales, means no loss and no profit.
| Fixed cost per month | ₹60,000 |
| Price per unit | ₹250 |
| Variable cost per unit | ₹150 |
| Units to sell | 600 units |
| Sales needed | ₹1,50,000 |
Formula
Units to sell = Pu<=Vu ? "Never — price must be more than cost / कभी नहीं — दाम लागत से ज़्यादा हो" : ceil(Fx/(Pu-Vu)) Sales needed = Pu<=Vu ? "—" : ceil(Fx/(Pu-Vu))×Pu
Good to know
- Every unit beyond that adds ₹100 profit.
- If price is at or below cost, you never break even.
Questions people ask
What is the break-even point?
The sales level where total income equals total cost: zero profit.
Fixed vs variable costs?
Fixed costs do not change with sales (rent); variable costs rise with every unit (stock).
How do I break even sooner?
Cut fixed costs, raise the price or lower the cost per unit.
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Updated 13 Nov 2026 · Desktop N Calculator v1.2.0