What is a variable unit cost?

Variable cost is the expense to produce one single unit (e.g. printing a t-shirt, shipping box, and postage).

Break-even Calculator

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Input Variables

Currency Selector

Exchange Rate (to USD)

Break-Even Point Settings

Fixed Upfront Cost ($)

Product Sale Price ($)

Variable Cost per Unit ($)

Calculation Report

Before launching merchandise, calculate how many units you must sell to cover initial designs, tooling, and setup costs.

Break-Even Units = Upfront Cost / (Unit Sale Price - Variable Unit Cost)