# Break-Even Calculator Guide

Break-even is the point where your **total revenue equals total cost**  profit becomes zero and then positive after that.

## Key terms
- **Fixed costs:** rent, salaries, subscriptions
- **Variable costs:** packaging, shipping, per-unit raw material
- **Selling price per unit**

## Why break-even matters
- Sets realistic sales targets
- Helps pricing decisions
- Shows how cost changes impact profitability

## How to use the break-even calculator
Enter:
1. Fixed costs
2. Variable cost per unit
3. Price per unit

Then compare scenarios (price change, cost reduction) to see what makes your business sustainable.

Try it here: **/calculator/break-even-calculator**

# Break-Even Calculator Guide

Break-even is the point where your **total revenue equals total cost**  profit becomes zero and then positive after that.

## Key terms
- **Fixed costs:** rent, salaries, subscriptions
- **Variable costs:** packaging, shipping, per-unit raw material
- **Selling price per unit**

## Why break-even matters
- Sets realistic sales targets
- Helps pricing decisions
- Shows how cost changes impact profitability

## How to use the break-even calculator
Enter:
1. Fixed costs
2. Variable cost per unit
3. Price per unit

Then compare scenarios (price change, cost reduction) to see what makes your business sustainable.

Try it here: **/calculator/break-even-calculator**