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ROAS Calculator

Calculate your Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) — the revenue generated for every dollar spent on advertising. Instantly see your ROAS ratio, percentage, and whether your campaigns are profitable.

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ROAS Formula

ROAS = Ad Revenue ÷ Ad Spend
ROAS % = (Ad Revenue ÷ Ad Spend) × 100
Profit on Ad Spend = Ad Revenue − Ad Spend − Cost of Goods

Example

Ad Revenue = $10,000 | Ad Spend = $2,500
ROAS = $10,000 ÷ $2,500 = 4x
ROAS % = 400% (for every $1 spent, you earn $4)

Frequently Asked Questions

A ROAS of 4x (400%) is commonly cited as a benchmark for e-commerce. However, the ideal ROAS depends on your profit margins — businesses with thin margins may need 8x or more to be profitable.

ROAS measures revenue per ad dollar (Revenue ÷ Spend). ROI measures profit per dollar invested and accounts for all costs including product cost, which gives a more complete picture of profitability.

Target ROAS depends on your gross margin. If your margin is 40%, you need at least a 2.5x ROAS to break even on ad spend (1 ÷ 0.4). Most advertisers target 3x–6x for profitable campaigns.

Google Ads and Meta both offer Target ROAS bidding strategies. You set a target ROAS and their algorithms automatically adjust bids to maximise revenue while trying to hit that return.

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