What is ROAS (Return on ad spend)?

Revenue divided by spend. A ROAS of 4.0 means you made $4 for every $1 you spent. This is the standard efficiency metric for performance marketers, but it doesn't account for costs beyond ad spend like production, salaries, etc.

Last updated 2026-04-17

Revenue divided by spend. A ROAS of 4.0 means you made $4 for every $1 you spent. This is the standard efficiency metric for performance marketers, but it doesn't account for costs beyond ad spend like production, salaries, etc.

Formula: Total Revenue ÷ Total Ad Spend = ROAS

Example: $10,000 in revenue from $2,500 in ad spend = 4.0 ROAS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROAS (Return on ad spend)?

Revenue divided by spend. A ROAS of 4.0 means you made $4 for every $1 you spent. This is the standard efficiency metric for performance marketers, but it doesn't account for costs beyond ad spend like production, salaries, etc.