Break-Even Calculator Ireland 2026
Calculate your business break-even point in units and revenue. Enter fixed costs, variable costs, and selling price to find out when your business becomes profitable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The break-even point is the number of units you must sell (or revenue you must generate) to cover all costs — fixed and variable — with zero profit or loss.
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Break-even revenue = Fixed Costs ÷ Contribution Margin %. If your fixed costs are €5,000/month and contribution margin is 50%, you need €10,000 in revenue to break even.
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Contribution margin is the selling price minus the variable cost per unit. Each unit sold at or above break-even 'contributes' this amount towards fixed costs and then profit.
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This calculator uses pre-tax figures. After reaching break-even, profits are subject to income tax (sole trader) or corporation tax (company). The after-tax break-even point is higher.
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If you are VAT-registered, use selling prices and costs exclusive of VAT. VAT is collected on behalf of Revenue and does not affect your profit margin.
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This calculator is based on legislation and guidance from the following official sources:
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