Finding Your Profit Threshold
To calculate your break-even point, you need to understand three key variables:
- Fixed Costs: Expenses that stay the same regardless of how much you sell (e.g., rent, insurance, salaries).
- Variable Costs: Costs that change based on production volume (e.g., materials, shipping, transaction fees).
- Sale Price: The amount you charge customers for a single unit.
The Formula
Break-Even Point (Units) = Fixed Costs ÷ (Sales Price per Unit – Variable Cost per Unit)