ROAS and target CPA calculator

Use revenue net of refunds and a gross margin before fixed costs to read campaign contribution.

ROAS and target CPA calculator

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Result

600.00Profit after ads

ROAS
4×
CPA
12.50
Gross profit
1,600.00
Break-even ROAS
2.5×

ROAS and target CPA calculator

Inputs

Ad spend
1000
Attributed revenue
4000
Gross margin
40
Attributed conversions
80

How it is calculated

ROAS = revenue ÷ ad spend.

Result

Profit after ads

600.00
ROAS
4×
CPA
12.50
Gross profit
1,600.00

How it is calculated

  1. ROAS = revenue ÷ ad spend.
  2. CPA = ad spend ÷ conversions.
  3. Profit after ads = revenue × gross margin − ad spend.
  4. Break-even ROAS = 1 ÷ gross margin.

Example

1,000 in spend, 4,000 in sales, 40% margin and 80 conversions: 4× ROAS, 12.50 CPA and 600 profit after ads.

Good to know

  • Excludes fixed costs, refunds, sales tax and VAT.
  • ROAS does not measure profitability without margin.

Frequently asked questions

What is this tool used for?

Use revenue net of refunds and a gross margin before fixed costs to read campaign contribution.

How is the result calculated?

ROAS = revenue ÷ ad spend.

What should I check before using the result?

Excludes fixed costs, refunds, sales tax and VAT.

Updated October 11, 2026

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