Breakeven Calculator

Calculates the breakeven point and sales levels.

Formula: p0 * q0 - (fc + vc * q0)

fc: Fixed costs.

vc: Variable cost per unit.

p: Unit price.

q: quantity.

Example 1

For a

• fixed cost of 3000
• variable cost per unit of 15
• price of 20
• quantity sold of 500

Calculate the profit

 

Value	Keystrokes	Display	Description
3000	fc	3000.00	Stores the fixed cost value.
15	vc	15.00	Stores the variable costs.
20	p	20.00	Stores the unit price.
500	q	500.00	Stores the quantity.
	pft	-500.00	Calculates profit.

Example 2

Find the breakeven quantity for example 1.

These keystrokes assume the values from example 1.

 

Value	Keystrokes	Display	Description
0	pft	0.00	Stores the pft value.
	q	600	Calculates the quantity.