Startup budget and break-even calculator
Enter your setup costs, monthly expenses and pricing in rupees. See how many sales you need each month before the business stops losing money, and how long your cash will last.
How the numbers are worked out
The calculator uses a few simple formulas. Every result updates as you type.
- Profit on each sale
- Selling price minus the cost to make and deliver one unit.
- Break-even sales
- Monthly fixed costs divided by the profit on each sale, rounded up to a whole unit.
- Monthly profit or loss
- Expected sales multiplied by the profit on each sale, minus monthly fixed costs.
- Setup cost paid back in
- Total setup cost divided by monthly profit. It only applies when you make a profit.
- Cash runway
- Cash left after setup divided by the monthly loss. It assumes sales stay at your expected level.
Frequently asked questions
What is a break-even point?
The break-even point is the number of sales at which your total revenue equals your total costs. Below it you lose money. Above it you make a profit.
How do I calculate break-even sales?
Divide your monthly fixed costs by the profit you make on each sale, which is the selling price minus the variable cost per unit. For example, ₹75,000 of monthly fixed costs and ₹140 profit per sale gives about 536 sales a month.
What is the difference between fixed and variable costs?
Fixed costs stay the same however much you sell, such as rent, salaries and software subscriptions. Variable costs rise with each sale, such as raw materials, packaging, delivery and payment gateway fees.
Should I enter prices with or without GST?
If you are registered for GST, enter your selling price without GST, because the GST you collect goes to the government and is not your revenue. Where you can claim input tax credit, use your costs without GST as well. Check with an accountant for your own case.
How much cash runway do I need?
Many founders plan for six to twelve months of expenses as a starting point. The right number depends on how quickly you expect your sales to grow.
Does this calculator save my data?
No. Everything runs in your browser, and the numbers you enter are not sent to a server.