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Enter your values, then click Calculate result.How this calculator helps
Estimate how many units must be sold before contribution covers fixed operating costs. The result also shows contribution per unit and break-even revenue, helping evaluate whether a price and cost structure is practical.
E-commerce Profit Calculation Guide for Pakistan
Calculate real product profit after marketplace fees, COD returns, advertising, delivery and payment costs.
Read the complete guide →How to use it
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Separate costs that remain fixed from costs incurred for each unit sold.
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Use the realised selling price after normal discounts.
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Calculate the unit target and test how price or cost changes affect it.
Formula and methodology
Contribution per unit = selling price − variable cost. Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution per unit.
Calculates revenue, cost and profit from the commercial assumptions entered. Reconcile results with current platform, courier, payment and tax statements.
Worked calculation example
With PKR 300,000 in fixed costs, a PKR 2,000 selling price and PKR 1,200 variable cost, each sale contributes PKR 800 and about 375 units cover fixed costs.
How to interpret your result
Use break-even volume to test whether expected demand and production capacity can cover fixed costs.
Input guide
Include recurring fixed costs for the same period.
Use net selling price after discounts.
Include every variable cost that rises with each sale.
Scenario comparison
| Scenario | What it demonstrates |
|---|---|
| PKR 300,000 fixed cost, PKR 2,000 price and PKR 1,200 variable cost | 375 units to break even. |
| 10% price reduction | shows how promotion increases required units. |
| Higher supplier cost | tests whether current pricing still contributes enough. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using gross revenue instead of contribution per unit.
- Leaving packaging, payment or fulfilment costs out.
- Assuming one product when the business has a changing sales mix.
Compare the calculated units with actual monthly demand and capacity records.
What can affect the result?
Mixed products
Businesses with several products need a weighted average contribution margin.
Capacity
A mathematical target may exceed production or market demand.
Cash timing
Credit sales and inventory purchases can create cash pressure before accounting break-even.
Limits of this estimate
The model assumes one product, constant price and variable cost, and fixed costs that do not change across the calculated volume.
Sources and review information
Frequently asked questions
Is the business break-even calculator free?＋
Yes. SolvePilot tools are free, work in your browser, and require no account.
Does SolvePilot store my values?＋
No. Calculations run locally in your browser and the values you enter are not sent to a server.
Should I treat the result as an exact bill or quotation?＋
No. Results are informed estimates. Final charges can vary because of taxes, tariffs, lender terms, usage patterns, or provider rules.
How can I improve the accuracy?＋
Use recent values from your own bill, statement or institution, review every assumption, and confirm important results with the relevant official source.
Does breaking even mean the business has cash available?＋
Not always. Payment timing, inventory purchases, debt and taxes can create different cash-flow results.