Business Break-Even Calculator
Find the sales volume needed to cover your operating costs.
Units to break even per month
An illustration based on your inputs, not a quote or recommendation.
Read the formula and assumptions below before making a decision.
Business Break-Even: worked example
This is an illustrative scenario using the default inputs, not your personal result. Amounts use AED for illustration; the general formula also accepts your own figures in the selected currency.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Monthly fixed costs | AED 20,000.00 |
| Selling price per unit | AED 150.00 |
| Variable cost per unit | AED 60.00 |
Units to break even per month: 223 units
- Revenue at this whole-unit volume: AED 33,450.00
- Contribution per unit: AED 90.00
Before you use this estimate
Use fixed costs, selling price and variable cost from the same period and product mix. Check that your business can actually sell the required whole-unit volume.
What if variable cost is equal to or greater than selling price?
There is no positive contribution per sale to cover fixed costs. The tool flags this instead of presenting a misleading break-even volume.
How the calculation works
Assumptions & limitations
Single-product or constant sales-mix model. Excludes tax, finance costs unless entered, and capacity constraints.
Use the result thoughtfully
Try a second scenario to see how a change in costs, timing or contributions affects the result. Keep all amounts in one currency and use consistent periods. Confirm important figures against your own records before acting.
Last reviewed: 3 November 2026 · Method and example review by CashOrbits.
Full precision is used for calculations; displayed amounts are rounded.