Break-Even Calculator

Exact Calculator

Calculate how many units you need to sell to cover all fixed costs. Shows contribution margin and break-even revenue.

Fixed Costs (annual)($/yr)

Equipment, insurance, land, dues

Variable Cost per Unit($)

Jars, labels, honey production cost

Revenue per Unit($)

Selling price per jar

Results

Break-even point

400units

Break-even revenue

$4,800.00

Contribution margin

$7.50per unit

Margin %

62.5%

You need to sell 400 units to cover all fixed costs. Every unit beyond that is profit.

Example usage:

With $3,000 in annual fixed costs, $4.50 variable cost per jar, and $12 selling price, you need to sell 400 jars to break even. Every jar after that earns $7.50 in profit.

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