Free business profitability calculator

Free Profitability Calculator

Work out exactly how many units you need to sell to break even—or hit your profit targets. Just enter your operating costs, product price, cost, and desired margin, and the calculator will show you the volume needed to become profitable. It’s fast, free, and completely private—your data stays in your browser and is never stored or shared.

Enter your expected operating costs. Include all costs not considered when calculating your margin. Typical costs include rent, labour (excluding production), marketing, utilities etc. Do not include product costs/labour included in your margin calculations.
How many units do you anticipate selling.
What is the average unit price you anticipate selling at.
What is the target profit margin you expect to make on average as a percentage.



Business Profitability Calculator FAQ

What does this profitability calculator do?

This tool helps you work out how many units you need to sell at a given price and margin to break even and become profitable. It’s ideal for planning pricing and sales targets.


How do I calculate break-even volume?

Break-even volume is calculated by dividing your fixed costs by the profit you make per unit (selling price minus cost). This calculator does the maths for you—just enter your numbers.


Can I use this for different pricing strategies?

Yes! You can adjust your selling price and margin to see how it affects the number of units you need to sell. It’s great for comparing retail, wholesale, and distributor pricing models.


Is this calculator suitable for food businesses?

Absolutely. It’s designed with food brands, manufacturers, retailers, and wholesalers in mind—especially those juggling multiple pricing tiers and production costs.


Is my data stored or shared when I use this tool?

No. Your data stays completely private. All calculations are done in your browser and nothing is sent to our servers.






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