Shop & Seller Pricing
Print Shop Break-Even Calculator
Find how many units you must sell to cover fixed costs at your price and unit cost.
How it works
Contribution per unit = sell price − variable cost per unit.Break-even units = fixed costs ÷ contribution.
If contribution is zero or negative, no volume saves the job — raise price or cut variable cost first.
Worked example
$1,200 fixed, $4.50 cost, $12 price → $7.50 contribution → 160 units to break even.What to include in fixed costs
| Include | Example |
|---|---|
| Equipment payment | Press / cutter loan |
| Software | RIP, design, accounting |
| Space | Portion of rent/utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does this include owner salary?
Add a salary target into fixed costs if you want break-even to include paying yourself.
What counts as fixed cost?
Rent, base salaries, software, insurance and similar costs that do not move with one extra shirt.
What is variable cost?
Garments, film, ink, shipping labels, payment fees — anything that scales with units.
Can I use this for one SKU only?
Yes for a rough SKU model. For the whole shop, use blended contribution or run it per product line.
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Last updated Oct 7, 2026