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Break-even Units Calculator

Calculate how many 3D printed units must sell to recover setup cost after variable cost, marketplace fees, and selling price.

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How the calculation works

Break-even units = setup cost ÷ (selling price − fee − variable unit cost).

How to use this result

Use it for a new product or small print run. If contribution per unit is zero or negative, raising volume alone cannot recover the setup cost.

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