Break-even date
On which day of the year have your sales covered all your fixed costs?
How it works
Break-even revenue = fixed costs / margin rate. Break-even day = break-even / revenue × 365, assuming steady sales through the year.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Expected yearly revenue300000
- Contribution margin (%)45
- Yearly fixed costs96000
you get:
- Profitable fromFriday, 18 September 2026
- Break-even revenue€213,333.33
- Days to cover costs260
- Safety margin€86,666.67 (28.9 %)
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Break-even date” tool work?
Break-even revenue = fixed costs / margin rate. Break-even day = break-even / revenue × 365, assuming steady sales through the year.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: expected yearly revenue, contribution margin, yearly fixed costs. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Expected yearly revenue: 300000; Contribution margin (%): 45; Yearly fixed costs: 96000 → Profitable from: Friday, 18 September 2026; Break-even revenue: €213,333.33.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.