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Per basket your true cost + craft-fair booth economics, how many to sell to break even, runway with & without a salary. Set Fee to 0 for cash/fair sales. Everything updates as you type.
| Product | Contribution/unit | Units/mo → cover costs | Units/mo → costs + salaries |
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This is a planning estimate — not tax, accounting, or investment advice. "Units to break even" assumes selling only that product; the blended row assumes equal units. No data leaves your browser.
This free calculator shows basket weavers and fiber artists exactly how many sales it takes to break even and start making a profit — after your real costs, fees, and pricing.
Should booth or market fees be fixed or variable?
A flat booth fee for an event is a fixed cost for that period; per-sale platform or card fees are variable. Enter them separately so break-even reflects both.
How do I calculate break-even for basket weavers and fiber artists?
Divide your fixed monthly costs by your profit per sale (your price minus the cost and platform fees of each sale). This calculator does the math for you and shows the month you turn a profit.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes. It runs free in your browser with no account, and your numbers never leave your device. A more detailed downloadable Excel and Google Sheets version is available if you want to keep working offline.