How many orders cover monthly fixed costs?
Fixed costs divided by contribution per order gives the minimum order count needed to break even. If contribution per order is zero or negative, selling more at the same economics cannot cover those costs.
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D2C Business Break-Even Calculator
Find the monthly orders and revenue needed to cover fixed business costs.
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LIVE RESULT
Break-even orders per month
250Find the monthly orders and revenue needed to cover fixed business costs.
Contribution per order₹400.00
Contribution margin40%
Break-even monthly revenue₹2,50,000.00
Approximate daily orders9
Scenario comparison
Illustrations based on the inputs above, not a guarantee.
Alternative break-even orders250
THE THINKING BEHIND THE NUMBER
How to use this calculator
Start with fixed monthly costs and contribution from one order after its variable costs. The tool rounds break-even orders up because you cannot sell a fraction of an order.
THE METHOD
Contribution/order = AOV − variable cost/order. Break-even orders = fixed costs ÷ contribution/order, rounded up.
A practical example
For illustration, enter fixed monthly costs ₹1,00,000, average order value ₹1,000, variable cost per order ₹600. With the remaining fields at their starting values, the break-even orders per month is 250. Replace these sample figures with your own numbers before making a decision.
How to read your result
If contribution per order is zero or negative, the business cannot break even by increasing order volume alone.
Use the result alongside your store analytics, product costs and operating context. If the inputs are estimates, treat the output as an estimate too. Change one input at a time to understand what drives the result.
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D2C Business Break-Even Calculator FAQs
How do I use the D2C Business Break-Even Calculator?+
Enter your own business figures in the labelled fields. The result updates immediately and uses this calculation: Contribution/order = AOV − variable cost/order. Break-even orders = fixed costs ÷ contribution/order, rounded up.
What should I keep in mind when reading the result?+
If contribution per order is zero or negative, the business cannot break even by increasing order volume alone.
Do I need to create an account to use this tool?+
No. This calculator is free to use without an account. Its numeric inputs are processed in your browser.
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