This calculator helps you determine your baseline sales figures by entering key business metrics such as monthly expenses, profit margins, and desired growth rates.
Learn how to use the Baseline Sales Calculator and understand its calculation principles
The calculator uses the following formula to determine baseline sales:
Baseline Sales = (Initial Sales × (1 + Growth Rate)) - Expenses
This formula projects your sales by applying the desired growth rate to your current sales and then subtracting your monthly expenses to find the break-even point or target sales level.
Suppose your business has the following metrics:
Enter these values and click "Calculate" to determine your projected baseline sales and expected profit.
The calculator provides three key outputs:
If the baseline sales are negative, it indicates that your expenses exceed your projected sales based on current inputs.