What this calculator measures
Return on ad spend divides attributed revenue by media spend. A 4.0× ROAS means four units of revenue were attributed for every unit spent on ads. That is a revenue efficiency ratio, not a profit margin: product cost, fulfilment, agency fees and campaign software can still make the campaign unprofitable.
The calculator therefore shows both classic ROAS and a wider campaign contribution after non-media costs. Attribution quality matters more than extra decimal places, so use the same attribution window and revenue definition across every comparison.
How to use the ROAS Calculator
- Enter media spend and revenue attributed to the campaign.
- Add creative, agency, software and other campaign costs.
- Compare classic ROAS with contribution after all recorded campaign costs.
Campaign contribution equals attributed revenue minus ad spend and other campaign costs. Break-even revenue equals total recorded campaign cost.
Worked example
A campaign with $5,000 in ad spend and $20,000 in attributed revenue has 4.0× ROAS. If creative and agency costs add $3,000, recorded campaign contribution is $12,000.
Assumptions and limitations
- ROAS depends on the attribution model and attribution window used.
- Revenue is not profit and does not include product or fulfilment cost here.
- Do not compare platforms that use different conversion definitions.
- Incrementality requires a controlled test, not only an attributed revenue report.