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ROI Calculator for Returns
Calculate return on investment from gain and cost.
FormulaROI = (gain - cost) / cost x 100
Formula
ROI formula
ROI = (gain - cost) / cost x 100
A 1,500 gain on 1,000 cost is 50% ROI.
FAQ5 common questions for this calculator.
FAQs
What is ROI?+
ROI compares profit to cost as a percentage.
How does the ROI Calculator calculate the result?+
For the ROI Calculator, it uses the ROI formula: ROI = (gain - cost) / cost x 100. A 1,500 gain on 1,000 cost is 50% ROI.
What information do I need to use the ROI Calculator?+
For the ROI Calculator, enter gain and cost. Keep the units consistent with the calculator fields and compare your setup with the worked example on the page.
How accurate is the ROI Calculator?+
ROI Calculator is accurate when the business inputs come from the same reporting period and definition. It applies the ROI formula. Platform attribution windows, refunds, taxes, or overhead allocation can change the interpretation.
What should I check before using the ROI Calculator result?+
For the ROI Calculator, check gain and cost, measurement period, attribution window, revenue basis, costs, and rounding rules. Business metrics change meaning when inputs come from different systems or time ranges.
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How to use the ROI Calculator
Calculate return on investment from gain and cost. The page also explains the ROI formula and shows a practical example: A 1,500 gain on 1,000 cost is 50% ROI.
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Enter your details
Enter gain and cost, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the ROI formula: ROI = (gain - cost) / cost x 100.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the ROI Calculator result before you use the estimate.