Planning · Break-even volume

Find contribution.
Set the sales target.

Combine fixed costs, unit economics, percentage fees, and an optional profit target to find the minimum whole-unit volume.

Fixed costs$Sale price per unit$Variable cost per unit$Sales and marketplace fees% of priceTarget profit$

Units required

240

Contribution per unit$25.00

Fee per unit$5.00

Revenue at target$12,000

A positive contribution is required. Taxes, returns, discounts, tiered fees, inventory timing, and financing are not modeled unless included in your inputs.

Calculation method

(Fixed costs + target profit) ÷ contribution per unit.

Contribution per unit is sale price minus variable cost and percentage-based sales fees. The result rounds up because a partial unit cannot complete the target.

Find contribution.Set the sales target.

(Fixed costs + target profit) ÷ contribution per unit.

Find contribution.
Set the sales target.