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Social Media Ad ROI Calculator

Calculate ROAS, cost per acquisition, and net profit for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube ad campaigns.

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Estimated Revenue
€844

With €500 in ad spend, estimated net profit is €-162 (profit ROAS 0.68× vs break-even 2.50×).

Estimated Revenue
€844
Gross Profit
€338
3 things you might be forgettingEstimate based on your inputs — not guaranteed financial advice.

Your Results

Estimated Revenue
€844
Gross Profit
€338
Net Profit (after ad spend)
-€163
ROAS
2
Profit ROAS
1
Cost per Acquisition
€27
Cost per Click
€0.67
Estimated Conversions
19
Decision Summary

With €500 in ad spend, estimated net profit is €-162 (profit ROAS 0.68× vs break-even 2.50×). Optimize CTR, conversion rate, or margin before scaling spend.

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Cost Breakdown

Ad Spend
€50029.7%
Revenue
€84450.2%
Gross Profit
€33820.1%

Revenue vs Spend

Ad Spend: €500 (100.0%)Net Profit: €0.00 (0.0%)
Total€500
Ad Spend100.0%€500
Net Profit0.0%€0

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What You Might Be Forgetting

Hidden costs and factors that are easy to overlook but can significantly impact your decision.

Platform fees

Ad platforms may charge VAT, payment fees, or agency markups not included in raw spend.

Creative production

Video shoots, UGC, and design costs are often excluded from ad spend but affect true ROI.

Returns & refunds

High return rates on social traffic can erode profit after the sale.

These estimates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Actual results may vary based on factors not captured in this calculator.

How This Calculator Works

What this calculator does

Estimates revenue, profit, ROAS, and cost per acquisition from your paid social campaign inputs.

How the calculation works

We multiply impressions by CTR to get clicks, clicks by conversion rate to get sales, and sales by average order value to get revenue. Profit ROAS compares gross profit to ad spend.

Formula

Revenue = Impressions × CTR × Conversion Rate × AOV
ROAS = Revenue ÷ Ad Spend
Profit ROAS = (Revenue × Margin) ÷ Ad Spend

Example

€500 spend, 50k impressions, 1.5% CTR, 2.5% conversion, €45 AOV → ~19 conversions and ~€855 revenue (1.71× ROAS before margin).

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1
    Enter your numbers

    Fill in the inputs for Social Media Ad ROI Calculator. Defaults are realistic starting points — replace them with your actual figures.

  2. 2
    Understand the calculation

    We multiply impressions by CTR to get clicks, clicks by conversion rate to get sales, and sales by average order value to get revenue. Profit ROAS compares gross profit to ad spend.

  3. 3
    Review results and scenarios

    Check metrics, cost breakdown, comparison tables, and best / expected / worst scenarios. Use sliders to stress-test assumptions.

  4. 4
    Decide with the verdict

    Read the decision engine recommendation and FAQ. Example: €500 spend, 50k impressions, 1.5% CTR, 2.5% conversion, €45 AOV → ~19 conversions and ~€855 revenue (1.71× ROAS before margin).

Factors to Consider

  • Creative quality and audience targeting
  • Landing page conversion rate
  • Returns and refunds
  • Platform attribution windows

Common Mistakes

  • Ignoring profit margin when judging ROAS
  • Not including creative production costs
  • Comparing platform-reported ROAS without margin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good ROAS?+

It depends on margin. Break-even profit ROAS = 1 ÷ margin. At 40% margin, you need 2.5× profit ROAS to break even.

Which platform has the best ROI?+

It varies by niche. Use this calculator per platform and compare profit ROAS, not just revenue ROAS.

This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making important financial decisions.