Break-even example · Educational math
How many units to break even at $50 price with $10,000 fixed costs?
Stated sample costs—not a business plan.
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Direct answer (stated sample only): with $10,000.00 fixed costs, $50.00 price, and $30.00 variable cost, break-even is about 500 units (about $25,000.00 revenue). Contribution margin is $20.00 per unit. At 600 units planned, estimated profit is about $2,000.00. Not business advice.
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Same fixed costs ($10,000.00) and variable cost ($30.00).
| Price | Margin | Break-even units | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40.00 | $10.00 | 1000 units | $40,000.00 |
| $45.00 | $15.00 | 666.67 units | $30,000.00 |
| $50.00 | $20.00 | 500 units | $25,000.00 |
| $55.00 | $25.00 | 400 units | $22,000.00 |
| $60.00 | $30.00 | 333.33 units | $20,000.00 |
Educational estimate only. Not business, tax, or pricing advice. Assumes constant price, fixed costs, and variable cost per unit with no inventory or capacity limits.
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Same fixed and variable costs| Price | Margin | Break-even units | Break-even revenue |
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What is the break-even point for $10,000 fixed costs, $50 price, and $30 variable cost?
Direct answer (stated sample only): with $10,000.00 fixed costs, $50.00 price, and $30.00 variable cost, break-even is about 500 units (about $25,000.00 revenue). Contribution margin is $20.00 per unit. At 600 units planned, estimated profit is about $2,000.00. Not business advice.
Is this a guarantee I will be profitable?
No. Sample costs and prices illustrate math only—not demand or taxes.
How do I change the numbers?
Open the prefilled break-even calculator and edit fixed costs, price, variable cost, or planned units.
Educational only. Last reviewed: August 9, 2026.