Profit Target Planner

Calculate units needed to reach a profit target after fixed costs.

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Target profit

Fixed costs

Selling price per unit

Variable cost per unit

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Required units = (Target profit + Fixed costs) ÷ (Price − Variable cost)

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Units required667 units

Contribution per unit$45.00

Revenue at target$50,025.00

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The calculation used in this tool

CORE FORMULARequired units = (Target profit + Fixed costs) ÷ (Price − Variable cost)

This model assumes all units have the same price and variable cost. Use scenarios when product mix varies.

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