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Break-Even Analysis Template

Find the exact sales volume and revenue where you cover your costs, with a contribution-margin breakdown you can flex.

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break-even-analysis · sample dataResult
Break-even units
1,540
Break-even revenue
£69,300
Contribution margin
58%
Margin of safety
23%

What's inside this template

Break-even units & revenueThe exact point you stop losing money.
Contribution marginPer-unit profit after variable cost.
Margin of safetyHow far sales can fall before you dip below break-even.
Flex the inputsChange price or cost and watch break-even move.

How it works

Open the template

It loads with realistic sample data so you see a finished result immediately — nothing to set up.

Swap in your data

Type over the sample values, or upload your own file and map the columns in a couple of clicks.

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Common questions

How is break-even calculated?

Fixed costs divided by contribution margin per unit, where contribution margin is price minus variable cost per unit. The result is the number of units where total profit is exactly zero.

What's the difference between fixed and variable costs?

Fixed costs don't change with volume — rent, salaries, software. Variable costs scale with each unit sold — materials, shipping, payment fees. Miscategorising one is the most common reason a break-even number comes out wrong.

Can I break even on revenue rather than units?

Yes — multiply the break-even unit count by your price, or divide fixed costs by contribution margin expressed as a percentage. Both are shown in the template.

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