How to use this calculator
Use costs and a period target to solve price at expected volume or volume at a stated price.
Formula and method
Target profit = units × (price − variable unit cost) − fixed costs. Rearrange for price or units.
Worked example
With fixed costs 5,000, unit cost 30, target profit 2,000 and 200 units, required price is 65.
Assumptions and supported scope
Before-tax operating profit; one product and constant costs. No finite volume exists when unit contribution is zero or negative and recovery is needed.
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