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Customer Acquisition Cost Calculator

Calculate and analyze your customer acquisition costs and related metrics.

Marketing Costs

Advertising Costs ($)

Total spent on ads and promotions

Marketing Team Costs ($)

Salaries and overhead for marketing team

Tools & Software Costs ($)

Cost of marketing tools and software

Acquisition Metrics

New Customers Acquired

Total new customers in the period

Time Period (months)

Period for which costs are calculated

Average Revenue per Customer ($)

Average revenue from each customer

CAC Analysis

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How do you calculate customer acquisition cost?

Customer Acquisition Cost is calculated by dividing total acquisition expenses by the number of customers acquired. Formula: CAC = Total Marketing and Sales Costs ÷ Number of New Customers. For example, if you spent $10,000 and acquired 100 customers, your CAC is $100. Include all marketing, advertising, and sales team costs.

What formula is used for CAC?

The basic CAC formula is: CAC = (Marketing Expenses + Sales Expenses) ÷ Number of New Customers Acquired. A more detailed version: CAC = (Ad Spend + Marketing Tools + Sales Salaries + Marketing Salaries + Overhead) ÷ New Customers. Calculate over consistent time periods for accurate measurement

What is a good CAC ratio?

A good CAC ratio depends on your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). The ideal CLV:CAC ratio is 3:1 to 5:1, meaning customers should generate 3-5 times their acquisition cost in lifetime value. Ratios below 3:1 indicate poor unit economics, while above 5:1 suggests potential for increased marketing investment.

How to calculate CLV CAC?

CLV to CAC ratio is calculated by dividing Customer Lifetime Value by Customer Acquisition Cost. Formula: CLV:CAC = CLV ÷ CAC. If CLV is $1,500 and CAC is $300, the ratio is 5:1. This metric determines business sustainability and guides marketing budget allocation decisions.

What factors affect customer acquisition cost?

CAC is influenced by marketing channel effectiveness, target audience competition, sales cycle length, conversion rates, and industry dynamics. Digital channels like social media and email typically have lower CAC than traditional advertising. Market saturation, seasonal trends, and economic conditions also impact acquisition costs significantly.

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