Profit Calculator
Calculate operating profit before tax from units sold, unit price, variable unit cost and fixed costs for one stated period.
Result for the values shown.
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What to enter
| Input | Meaning and units |
|---|---|
| Units sold (units) | Enter units sold in units; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Selling price per unit (currency/unit) | Enter selling price per unit in currency/unit; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Variable cost per unit (currency/unit) | Enter variable cost per unit in currency/unit; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
| Fixed costs in same period (currency) | Enter fixed costs in same period in currency; use the same basis as the other measurements. |
Understanding your result
The outputs describe the mathematical scenario you entered. Assumed rates, timing and included costs determine the result; an estimate is not an offer or eligibility decision.
Common mistakes
- Mixing annual and monthly periods, or leaving out a cost that the model does not include.
Check your calculation
- Compare a simple one-period or zero-change case with hand arithmetic before applying a longer scenario.
Calculation checks, sources and review limits
What operating profit remains after variable and fixed costs in this sales scenario?
Calculate operating profit before tax from units sold, unit price, variable unit cost and fixed costs for one stated period.
Common uses
- What operating profit remains after variable and fixed costs in this sales scenario
- Check revenue and total cost and operating profit before tax using the actual inputs shown.
How it works
Multiply units sold by selling price to obtain modeled sales revenue. Multiply the same quantity by variable cost per unit, then add fixed costs for the same period. Subtract total included cost from revenue to calculate operating profit before tax. This holds unit prices and costs constant and excludes financing, taxes and costs not entered; it does not forecast demand.
Worked example
Enter Units sold: 100 units; Selling price per unit: 25 currency/unit; Variable cost per unit: 15.5 currency/unit; Fixed costs in same period: 700 currency. Results: Revenue: 2500 currency; Total cost: 2250 currency; Operating profit before tax: 250 currency.