Break-Even Time Calculator

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How Break-Even Time works

Recovery time in months = initial investment ÷ average monthly profit. A positive investment needs positive monthly profit to recover its cost.

A worked example

These sample values illustrate the calculation. Use your own numbers in the calculator for your result.

Example inputs
Startup investment
5000
Average monthly profit
750
Months to recover investment
6.6667

Assumptions and limits

Planning estimate only. This is not legal, tax, payroll or accounting advice.