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Retail Break-Even Sales Calculator
Estimate the sales needed to cover fixed operating costs at the store’s current gross-margin percentage.
How to use this Retail Break-Even Sales Calculator
Estimate the sales needed to cover fixed operating costs at the store’s current gross-margin percentage. Enter your numbers above and Okomit calculates the result instantly.
Retail Break-Even Sales Calculator formula
Break-Even Sales = Fixed Operating Costs ÷ Gross Margin Percentage
Example
$45,000 of monthly fixed costs at a 42% gross margin requires about $107,143 of monthly sales to break even before taxes and other excluded items.
How to use the result
Use the result to set store sales targets and test how changes in margin, occupancy cost, and payroll affect the sales floor needed to break even.
Frequently asked questions
Is this calculator free?
Yes. This Okomit calculator is available as a free tool.
Does Okomit save the numbers I enter?
Guest calculations remain in the browser unless you choose a feature that explicitly saves work. Logged-in Okomit features may support saved scenarios where available.
Can I use this for business planning?
Yes, as a planning aid. Review important business, tax, legal, lending, or accounting decisions with the appropriate professional when needed.