The request
“Create a wholesale candle break-even chart with units at 0, 250, 500, 750, and 1,000; revenue of $0, $3,500, $7,000, $10,500, and $14,000; total cost of $4,100, $5,600, $7,100, $8,600, and $10,100; and fixed cost of $4,100.”
Then tryAdd a direct-to-consumer revenue scenario at $22 per candle.Change the variable cost to $6.40 per candle.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01Set production run
Plan for more than 512 candles to cover costs.
02Compare channels
Test whether direct sales change the threshold.
03Review inputs
Update wax, vessel, and freight costs before ordering.
Use for a product batch with stable unit prices and material costs.
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FAQ
Common questions
What is the estimated break-even quantity?
Just over 500 candles under these assumptions.
Are freight costs variable?
They can be fixed, per-order, or per-unit; assign them based on how they actually occur.
Why compare sales channels separately?
Wholesale and direct sales normally have different prices, fees, and fulfilment costs.