ROI Calculator

Enter cost and revenue to get ROI.

Inputs
Results
Profit
$500.00
ROI
50%
Formula
ROI = (Revenue − Cost) ÷ Cost × 100.
Example

$1,000 → $1,500 = 50% ROI.

Why teams use the ROI Calculator

The ROI Calculator answers a common founder or manager question about roi in seconds — no spreadsheet, no formula lookup. It's designed for quick decisions and back-of-the-envelope validation before you commit budget.

Inputs match the fields you'd see in a P&L, ad dashboard, or CRM export, so you can paste numbers straight in without conversion.

  • Fast enough for meetings — recalculates as you type
  • Clear metric labels (no jargon)
  • Works across marketing, sales, and operations
  • Pair it with the related calculators for a full model

How to use the result in a decision

A single roi number is rarely enough. Combine the ROI Calculator's output with a target (a goal margin, a break-even point, a return threshold) and treat the difference as your headroom.

If the headroom is small, add sensitivity: rerun the ROI Calculator with a lower price or higher cost and see how quickly the number flips. Robust decisions look good in both cases.

From back-of-the-envelope to a real model

The ROI Calculator is a starting point. When the decision is worth a full model, take the inputs into a spreadsheet, add scenarios, and share it with your team — the ROI Calculator then becomes the sanity check the team uses to confirm the model.

Frequently asked questions