Break-Even Units for an E-Commerce Store with $15,000 Overhead
An e-commerce store with $15,000 in fixed costs, a $60 selling price, and $30 variable cost per order needs 500 monthly sales to break even.
How to use this tool
- Enter total fixed costs, selling price per unit and variable cost per unit in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your break-even units and the full breakdown beneath it.
Find your e-commerce store's monthly break-even order volume with $15,000 in fixed overhead costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is contribution margin?
- Contribution margin is the selling price minus variable cost per unit. Each unit sold above break-even contributes this amount to profit.
- What are fixed vs. variable costs?
- Fixed costs don't change with production volume (rent, insurance, salaries). Variable costs scale with units sold (materials, commissions, packaging).