Option Breakeven Calculator

Enter a strike price, premium, and option type to instantly see the breakeven price, max profit, max loss, and risk/reward ratio at expiration.

Option Parameters

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$

The option price you paid (not multiplied by 100 yet).

1 contract = 100 shares.

$

Used to show the % move needed to breakeven.

Enter option parameters on the left to see the analysis.

Summary

Enter a strike price, premium, and option type to instantly see the breakeven price, max profit, max loss, and risk/reward ratio at expiration.

How it works

  1. Select Long Call or Long Put as the option type.
  2. Enter the strike price of the option contract.
  3. Enter the premium paid per share (the option price).
  4. Optionally set the number of contracts (1 contract = 100 shares).
  5. The calculator shows the breakeven price, max profit, max loss, and the payoff chart.

Use cases

  • Determine how far a stock must move to profit on a call or put you just bought.
  • Compare the breakeven points across multiple option strikes before entering a trade.
  • Quickly size your max loss (total premium paid) before placing an options order.
  • Visualize the profit/loss curve at expiration to understand your payoff profile.
  • Calculate the risk/reward ratio to evaluate whether a trade meets your criteria.
  • Check the percentage move required from current stock price to reach breakeven.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-24 · Reviewed by Nham Vu