Digital versus Flexo Print Break-even Calculator
Find the positive continuous cost crossing for two entered printing offers with equivalent good-output scope. Names do not determine which method is cheaper.
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Continuous cost crossing
Crossing quantity = (Fixed B − Fixed A) / (Variable A − Variable B)
fixedA = 100; rateA = 0.08; fixedB = 800; rateB = 0.03 → Continuous cost crossing = 14000 packs; First whole-pack quantity at or above crossing = 14000 packsSaved calculations stay in this browser. No account or cloud backup is created.
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Find the positive continuous cost crossing for two entered printing offers with equivalent good-output scope. Names do not determine which method is cheaper.
How to use this calculator
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Confirm the specification and measurement boundary: Method A fixed charges, Method A per good pack, Method B fixed charges, Method B per good pack.
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EUR 100 + EUR 0.08/q and EUR 800 + EUR 0.03/q cross at 14,000 good packs.
- Method A fixed charges
- 100 EUR
- Method A per good pack
- 0.08 EUR/pack
- Method B fixed charges
- 800 EUR
- Method B per good pack
- 0.03 EUR/pack
fixedA = 100; rateA = 0.08; fixedB = 800; rateB = 0.03 → Continuous cost crossing = 14000 packs; First whole-pack quantity at or above crossing = 14000 packsCheck the displayed formula and units against your quotation. Use measured GSM, net weight and actual layout dimensions where available. Default densities are planning assumptions, not certified material properties. Calculated cost does not certify strength, compatibility or safe loading.
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