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Target Profit Calculator

Work backwards from a desired profit figure to find the required sales volume, given your prices and cost structure.

fixed costs
$
target profit
$
selling price per unit
$
variable cost per unit
$
required revenue$0.00
contribution margin$0.00
required units
0
enter values to calculate your target
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Industry use cases
Manufacturing Planning Determine how many units a factory must produce to achieve annual profit targets after accounting for fixed overhead and per-unit production costs.
Retail Inventory Management Calculate the number of items a boutique must sell at its markup to reach quarterly profit goals considering rent, utilities, and inventory expenses.
Freelance Service Pricing Forecast how many billable projects a consultant needs at their standard rate to achieve annual profit after accounting for operational expenses.
Restaurant Operations Calculate meal covers needed at average check size to achieve profit targets accounting for food costs, labor, and fixed overhead like rent.
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