Break-Even Point Formula

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Break-even (or break even) is the point of balance making neither a profit nor a loss. Check FAQs
BEP=FCCM
BEP - Break Even Point?FC - Fixed Costs?CM - Contribution Margin per Unit?

Break-Even Point Example

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Here is how the Break-Even Point equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Break-Even Point equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Break-Even Point equation looks like.

50Edit=2000Edit40Edit
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Break-Even Point Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Break-Even Point?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
BEP=FCCM
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
BEP=200040
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
BEP=200040
LAST Step Evaluate
BEP=50

Break-Even Point Formula Elements

Variables
Break Even Point
Break-even (or break even) is the point of balance making neither a profit nor a loss.
Symbol: BEP
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Fixed Costs
Fixed costs are the cost that does not change with an increase or decrease in the number of goods or services produced or sold.
Symbol: FC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Contribution Margin per Unit
The Contribution Margin per Unit represents the incremental money generated for each product/unit sold after deducting the variable portion of the firm's costs.
Symbol: CM
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Break-Even Point?

Break-Even Point evaluator uses Break Even Point = Fixed Costs/Contribution Margin per Unit to evaluate the Break Even Point, Break-Even Point (or break-even) is the point of balance making neither a profit nor a loss. Break Even Point is denoted by BEP symbol.

How to evaluate Break-Even Point using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Break-Even Point, enter Fixed Costs (FC) & Contribution Margin per Unit (CM) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Break-Even Point

What is the formula to find Break-Even Point?
The formula of Break-Even Point is expressed as Break Even Point = Fixed Costs/Contribution Margin per Unit. Here is an example- 50 = 2000/40.
How to calculate Break-Even Point?
With Fixed Costs (FC) & Contribution Margin per Unit (CM) we can find Break-Even Point using the formula - Break Even Point = Fixed Costs/Contribution Margin per Unit.
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